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2 THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON, D. 0., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1883.

occasionally ono of exceptional excellence, and commenced practice in Syracuse, K. Y. About tho look and tone IrlwhJch. it was given must have tho country large, ten years ago sho at however it may be in and d.posiffd in a Jar.' those of Sullivan, JTolloy, Millard, Pinsuti, married the Rev. P. W. Emens, annihilated one of les3 courage. At the time thia New Jersoy, needs the services of all women - i t .jtl. i tho LOYALWOMP'SWORK Garibol, and Gabriel are always good. Mil- then a pastor of ono of the churches in the City ot occurred I was nursing back to health and use- THE GRIERSON MID, north, enu ot the buiUln. . , stnet. Salt Mrs. Dr. Emens has obtained an exeeedingly fulness a soldier from hia own pet regiment, the now as much as in the old war days. Mrs. on the east side O lard, by way, a f the Ri.srft.ul.ui..iani..m the is veteran of the Union practice. h. lucrativc Twenty-sixt- Massachusetts, who had been on tho Houghton maintains that there is no moro rea- a in front. rOOUI nlerannk anny,whose patriotic songs are among the very Respectfully, FnAjnc very brink The WM Vtv nnn Dillost. of the grave. Three of his comrades son for the admission of all loyal women into The buibliner had Wn fnil& far hnioi a best. -- had stolen hospital Music ai HoiaeWltolcseHie Cookery. AN hinrfrom the and brought him tho Belief Corp3 than there is for making all I UNTRANSLATED SAINT. to mo in tlie darknesfe as tlie last hope of saving liis What Became of the TTQunded Left sei as such Utttil the breaking out of the'war. FOR COOKDfG VEGETABLES PROPEBLY. loyal men members of the Posts. to bo con-sistan- fe IltrtES PnrLADELrniA, Pa., Aug., 18S3. life, and I dhbnot disappoint them. Once after- But, is was capable of accoturaedat.n about ur bo-co-me f Onr Experience Meeting, fa. There are a few things is well to observo My Deab Mrs. notlco in your wards I went to General Banks with a like petition in this view, tho womon who havo hunfired. gucae, and was a place of it Sherwood: I and with tho same the wives of soldiers since Behind on the Way. rmch resort, in the preparation and cooking of vegetables, able report of tho organization of a Woman's result. tho war would being Ruiety miles from New Qrirana. was Nntional Relief Corps, When at length all my resources had been ex- not bo eligible. is well to xemember It they may be sweet savory. that you very graciously It that XU a CeantifnT Irvntfitn airrw.rmrla.,1 z ; K- -. that tonder, and enroll mo among the saints. Now, as do not hausted and hunger stared mo in the face, lonco the part women war tt.j fast-boili- ng I of in the for the Union &y EuU B. Stiannood. In cooking vegetables use plenty of wish to be buried, even beneath flowers, before I more mado my way to headquarters asking for t the beautiful magnalia trees, then in full bloom. potatoes aid, and thia time did not meet with a rebuff, for was to work as aids and,helpers of the soldiers By J2. W. Snrhj, 'Bailie Creel:, Wch. water, alone excepted. The am dead, I have decided to report for duty, and I who fought tho Aciearssreamot water wended its way through greater the body of boiling water the greater save you the trouble and expense of writing an the good, tho kind, the generous Canby was now at front. From this standpoint this grove, and abounded with fish, afibrdug There is nothing so delightful r.B music in a obituary and erecting a monument. ruling over us7 Ahl what a sacrifice has been de- many a woman who had no friends in tho fine sport tlie heat. little water and little fire is used 1 for the angler. This was lio;i", and notluag more lienefictal in ius effect If I am tho person Colonel P. W. Wilcox refers to. manded of that' noblo soldier I have almost for- army would be eligible, and many woman IX. asmiU a station on Riil-roa- upon the bealtfc and happiness of a household. the vegetables become so tough that no amount was living in Keokuk, Iowa, at the beginning of given Butler for his Inhumanity since his efforts to noWythe Upon receiving my the Jackson and New Orleans d. boiling will make I humanize his my own State. wife of a soldier would have no claim wound I made my way had not been Mumc is simply a rucreatMii, employ-met.- i. of them tender. the war, and went out from there. was not an 'own aud native I back to I here long before my not bntau I only hope there is no selfish motive underlying the for membership. We all know of soldiers who tho rear of the column, and was helped wound was Had wfce7ttr has mastered the keys of a In boiling potatoes use just what water will nrmy nurse. I upplicd for such n position, but was from my horao dressed by the principal snrgpon, not accepted, as Bliss considered me too young. good work. Mrs. P. W. Fakmeb. have married young wives within tho past and laid upon tho ground. My Dr. T7at, or JcKiaed to manipulate the strings of a cover them nicely aud pour off all water the Dix clothing was flnford. fbrmerrv frnm ftntiin piano moment you I was sent out by the ladied of lowaAvith supplies few yeara who cannot even Temember there exchanged for that of tho blue ; my i whom found very can stick a fork through side-arni- 3, I kind his violin n 8 talent for application that them. Woman's National Relief Corps. horse, in treatment, but im- again and again. When the legislature met, my was a war. Mrs. Houghton advances tho idea and equipment?, together w 11 be fanad very useful Jo him in prosecuting Thev are then dry and mealy, and served work in connection with hospitals and battleiielda my diary, were .m m ins maniier. .tie naa some three hun- afford LETTER FROM MBS. SECRETARY FULLER that the vote on eligibility wa3 carried at with taken nossession of by mv dred patients details of a work-a-da- y existence. mediately they a dish for a king. Boiled was so favorably reported and known, that I was old C. under his charge, and was assist- the duller appointed FORMING STATE DEPARTMENTS MRS. Denver by a majority of women who were not friend B. Griffen. company A, Seventh ed by Drs. asu-a- c is cultivated as aftor they are done they become soggy and by name in the body of the bill author- Stebbling and Biggs, formerly of In families where an art izing tho governor to appoint State sanitary agents. HOUGHTON ON THE ELIGIBILITY QUES- the wive3, mothers, sistera and daughters of Dlinois, and I was carefully convoyed to the n is x manifest elevation of tlie moral tone watery; the same if dipped from the water plantation Kentucky. I shall never forget the kindness ih The first two years of tho war were spent mainly TION. soldiers. Never waff thoro a greater mistake. of ono Mr. Newman, along with the to and a steady rise in the atmosphere of taste. before drying. in tho "West in carrying supplies to front, rest of my wounded extended me by these gentlemen. They potatoes the and President, Mai- The writer, who was present, and who took comrades, where I was car- made The resdtfis&oss that possesses those who aro In mashing add butter and cream often rendering service under tho guns of the Mrs. 13. Florence Barker, considerable pains investigate ried into a back room adjoining frequent visits to my room, and would sit and beat them they get very and enemy. den, Mass. to tho subject, the kitchen, in and talk for hours ihrwn poi their own resources, anil yet have until white I introduced n reform in hospital cookery, knows of but two women present who did not company with Hughes and Boy, and laid upon at a time. This was very smooth, which gives them a delightful flavor. which wad accepted as a great improvement by all Secretary, Mrs. Sarah E. Puller, East Bos- considerate in them, and much enjoyed By me. employment ly Lieutenant-Colone- no meant, of creating an that shall the chief officers of Government, and, be- come under tho list. It was a pile of uuginned cotton. l un- Serve baked potatoes tho moment they aro the as I ton, Mass. Here I lay in suspense many an hour, busy miniMer to their natural cravings, is there came thesuperintendent of the work, and it extend- and emphatically a conclave of womon after Blackburn occupied a front room. I had con- games in no demand, and done. Cold potatoes warmed in milk aro ex- ed along Headq,'rs, Woman's Corps, with thoughts of home and friends. I was in known. Trivial are all the lines East and West, I rcaigned'my National Relief Mrs. Houghton's own heart. One vonerablo siderable Confederate money about my person, possessionof following that altogether natural device of getting out cellent, if bits of stale bread are added aud thoy State position. Our special-die- t kitchens were all AuxiLiAny to the G. A. R., old present, and, acting on the impulse the articles : One pair of are cooked slowly. Aud is way to along lines. tho mother who has promised The of the moment, I drawers, one pair overalls, one of the monotonous routine of existence by the it a good the front At close of the war I Boston, August 24, 1883. concealed ic by poking down, cot- pair socks, two save your bread. started a project which was sharply criticised the To tho Editor National Tribune a letter, had a husband it under the shirts, and one hnndred dollars in Confederate nW of sensational books and newsjwipers is held, National Tribune: five sans ton, together with my pocket-knif- e, Onions should always bo cut rings, establishment of a Soldiers' Orphan's Homo for and in the army, and her feeble figure match safe, money. A black man was assigned abeyance before a much more sure and in and I tun happy to inform you that I arrived at my breast-pi- n to wait in Iowa. Tho very best people of tho State rallied home Monday was seen to rise in the mooting several times, three dollars in silver, and a con- upon me, and hopeful jriaa. Whether you create your own very thin at that, since tho fiber runs cross- about the enterprise, not the least discouraged by evening, August 20th, not in my as taining my wife's the landlady (I have forgotten wise, and cutting them makes very usual health, but very much better than when I with broken voice she made her plea miniature. At that moment her name) furnished me books to music or listen to tliat which flows from other thus them the adverse opinions of other good people. I was left Denver. for her workers heard loud talking read, and tender. Both carrots and turnips should bo sent to Washington on tho important mission of Isullered very much on the journey sister in tho old war days, who I in the adjoining room occasionally would bringmein afresh magnolia, li6 or htmls, it is nstful and soothing; but to Chicago, nnd was convinced that my health de- could not be kept from tho work, even though the one in which the colonel lay. The cause cut the same way and for a like reason. If old securing the fine new barracks at Davenport, that manded a few which, placed in water, would keep the room is so when you yourself are Surgeon-Gener- al days of absolute rest before entering was particularly it the had cost the Government thoy had no near friend in tho war. As ono explained when saw the doorway filled fK- onions aro boiled in milk and the milk drained upon the duties of tho office of Nntional Secretary, I sweet feir several flatrq MV - tlinnoK ?m,k creator. There really is no more rapid and Barnes and Quartermaster-Gener- al Meigs backed good sanitary said to with Confederate soldiers. We excited oif before dressing, they will be as sweet and Woman's Relief Corps. I regret tho delay, and worker the writer a fcv some was clean and properly cooked, few cortamly ik pleasanter "way of curing an aching up my plea, and I secured the fine property as a presume days since, when a soldier's wife of recent curiosity, but, with few exceptions, were treat- and in a mild as new onions. gift from the Government through Secretary Stan- some of the frienda will think strange date j. indsauie uresa my ownwouna mysett, head or heart than by losing yourself in a they do not receive an answer to their letters, and questioned her right to be in a Belief Corps : ed with respect by them. Some threats were uio bal-"la- 2sever soak beans ex- ton, subject, however, to tho approval of Congress. and did not simple, d. in cold water, as that can only I have occasion to take a single JJeetiwveti ayeiphony or a pathetic I ask them all to bo patient. I hopo very "I7wuatho right made against Colonel Blackburn, Anr-inr-- tracts the most nutritious principle. Tho best I also obtained SG.000 worth of hospital supplies, the right by intention and however, by dOSO Of medicine Tha an?? T wnnM Try it ii you are in any doubt, and bo such things as Home would soon to havo tho work in good running order and service. was no of mine son a Confederate officer, who drew his way is to wash the need. I remember to bo ablo to cor- It fault if my was saber as be able to U3e crutches eure infallible pnuacoa for human ills. them first in warm water; then the first three items in requisition : 1,500 blan- attend promptly to all matters of about to plunge that my blood wa3 in itisau the respondence entire work Order. too young to go and my husband was rejected if it through him, but tho a very Music, to he effective, must come within the in cold, and if you wish to boil tio loosely in a kets. 2.500 sheets, 3,000 pillow cases, &c. In like and the of the colonel told expect neanny conaiEJon. bag plunge selected Consequent upon the formation of a National body because he had a lain hand, though his hand him that he did not to live .range of producer's skill to accomplish. and into boiling water in which has proportion they all camo in, from tho best, aro long, and as ho NEWS FROM THE WOUNDED. the and by the time Congress met we had 500 there many changes necessary in all the papers was not too lame to go down to Fredericks- had done nothing but his duty, To attempt which is beyond your reach been placed a spoonful of drippings and a little children of the Order, and hence tho president myself he would not that salt. in the nome. Of course Congress approved. At and burg, when fourteen thousand wounded men ask for mercy at his hands. This I had permission "to write a letter home, to always ends in failure and confusion. And our request accepted are hard at work getting the printed matter ieady specimen of be the State tho trust, and it is toissuo. Until am obliged were languishing thero, and nurse them at hi3 Southern "chivalry "was prevent- forwarded through the lines, subject to one t take up a Chopin waltz on the piano In preparing eggplant slice in rings a half now a State institution. that time I to issu the own expense. ed from putting his threat military inspection; fr an inch thick ono blank forms of tho Department ot Massachusetts, God knows we did all we could, into execution by so I wrote a suitable one, before his bands are skilled in the preliminary and lay in salt water hour I have been in Philadelphia about seventeen the timely interference of a officer, handed to before frying. water, years, busy all-- tho while. For years Woman's Relief Corps. On my arrival homo I and I havo a right here." It was with this superior it the doctor, and supposed it was exorcises, or to attempt an aria from"Trova-tore- " Take from the wipe dry, twelve I found over forty letters awaiting me. class who reprimanded severely. on it3 way dip in in .bread edited tlie Christian irornan, a monthly, which and they aro in viow that tho wives, mothers, sisters him Tho soldiers and would sson be in the hand3 while barely able to carry a simple tune, batter and then crumbs, and fry pouring in by every mail. am delighted to seo proved to be com- of those very liot lard to a delicate brown. had a wide circulation. I was the first President I and daughters at Denver said: "God bless the advance of Colonel Miles' I loved. I was doomed to dis- argues ignoble disaster beforehaud. Many a in of the Woman's National Christian Temperance this evident interest in woman's work, especially them, keep known region aa Miles' appointment, In stewing tomatoes first place a lump of as most of these letters aro from comrades of the G. and them side by side with us to mandbetter in that however. In a few days it pianist fails in making a pleasant impression Union, and served in that position for iivo years. tho end." Mrs. Houghton, writing from Legion. They had just arrived from Osyko was handed back tome butter in your pan or kettle and let melt I tell you all this that you may know nm A. R,, and as they all call for information as to tho her with the unwelcome upon an andieuce by attempting a brilliant it that I proper methods of procedure to form Relief Corp3 home at Metuchen, N. J., thus concludes her Station in pursuit of Colonel Grierson. could news that no more letters were allowed to pass concerto some Then add tomatoes, with salt, plenty of pepper neither dead nor idle. I have the deepest interest I whrn the exact rendering of in everything that pertains to the war and tho sol- subordinate to the National Relief Corps. We very letter: plainly sea the column from my window a3 it the lines. I felt sad and lonely, for this was: simple air would excite the deepest sentiments and a little sugar, aud stew for twenty minutes gladly accept the generous offer of The moved along. over diers and tho work of loyal women, and I now re- National I do not believe In secret or open organizations. It consisted of about 300 cav- my last chance of getting news home to my of the music-lovin- g soul. the same in a brisk lire. Served best without crumbs port for duty on any line that can serve the cause Tribune to make the columns of that paper a me- too alry, 2,000 infantry, family. It is or cracker dust. I dium of communication in the interest of our I think there aro entirely many in our country. and one battery of artil- My death had been published in the singing, and there are few but will remember Tomutoes stuffed and baked so dear to my heart the maintenance of liberty, They take the men away from their homes and lery. They were confident Jackson Appeal, or stalled and fried make palatable dish. unity, and theAmerican institutions cost Order. I am happy to add that the editress of the of capturing the and what if that paner some favorite ballad- - singer who has been a that have ifciJionaJ Veteran, families, and take from their means money which Yanks and did not appear to be hurry,, de- should Sweet potatoes may be baked or steamed, and so much blood, but have made us great. Mrs. Emily T. Charlcst Washing- might far better be spent in their homes to mako in a get into oar lines I It would be utterly spoib-- because after a few lessons sho Tlianks for your kind words, but save them a ton, D. C, nnd also John A. Straub, editor of tho families claring that a force had been sent out from copied, and tho false report would reach my aro also excellent boiled, by placing about a Comrade, Chicago, 111., their comfortable. Our Grand Army balls chose to lender wretched, opera instead of little while longer, as am vigorous and healthy, have kindly offered their nro Port Hudson, and that they would intercept home. You can mind-I- pint of water in the bottom of the kettle and I columns, and solicit items of interest and reports artistically decorated and carpeted with fine imagine the state of my n trusting to the ecitxin effects of simple mel- and hope I may work on for years. Brussels carpets, while a majority ot those men who our force3 when they attempted to cross the the meantime was not forgetful boiling rapidly until dry. cold ones are left Very truly, yours, Annie WrxxKfMYEB. of progress. In a very kind letter from Comrade givoof means to I of my odies. If Straub, in- their support such an institution Amit Biver. wounded comrades, whom in- over they are very nice sliced like carrots and he says he is receiving many letters of havo no carpet on their floors, find a of I made daily .Now, to be an agreeable singer or player, one THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIE- F SPEAKS FOR MRS. quiry legardmg inclosing and it hard quiries. fried in butter for breakfast or luncheon. this work, ono from the struggle to sustain life at a respectable rate. But in suspense. Through the Intercession ofthe hos- noefi not be fully up iu all the technique of a WTITENMYER. adjutant of Homer Post, No. 263, Department of pital steward succeeded in. Hominy, to be good, should bo washed, then Bhnois. the Grand Army always seemed to me so different But Colonel Grierson had now fivehonra tho I hiring a man to professional musician. The only point is, that from any - go out to Mrs. soaked over night, To the Editor Hatioxaii TurnuNE: Tlits first applications for other order, as none- but those who fought start, and knew that he would not let any Newman'3 and learn the facts. lie attempt nothing beyond his reach, and that aud boiled in tho same a charter of the National and bled to sustain our Union could belong, and in I On the third day leaving water iu which was soaked. Cover witk PnijADELrniA, August 20, 1SS3. Corps received at this office were from Denver a few years grass grow under his feet. We were visited by after he returned, what is U'eu be true to the time and tune. it from 16, at the longest thoy would cease to exist, bringing the sad intelligence plenty of water, aud boil steadily done. The Tkibune of tho ICth ult., by some accident, FarragutPost, No. Department of Color- a3 one bravo soldier passed away; the colonel commanding the Confederate force3, that, after seven- until to-da- y, after another and Til trvubie with most persons is that they only reached mo and I hasten to correct an ado, with twenty-seve- n nauica and charter fee, and teen days of intense pain and suffering, Good dressed Witten-mye- for that very reason felt a desire to join the Loyal who informed us thafche had instructed the the attempt too much. A young lady prosecuting with milk and butter or fried error in your letter in refcrenco to Mother r. having the official signature of the Post Com- I colonel so Ladies' Lcogue of New Jersey. But no w, as it is not nurses that they should pay every attention to had died, and also the man Hughes, and studies is too apt to gauge her progress by quickly, as not to get hard and dry. You speak of the grateful recollections of mander; also, from Forsyth Post Auxiliary, No. 15, different lor her services by Comrade Wilcox Mendotn ono Toledo, and Auxiliary, No. from any other order, I fear all my interest the wounded. He treated us with that they had been buried on the plantation? tho number of pieces she has taken, er than Onr lTecLly Experience Heeling. of Ford Post 14, East will cease. carefully re- kindne3, rath of thousands of such cases and her grand work in Toledo, Department of Ohio; Dunham Post, No. However, I will read and and shall never forget his pleasant manner that Boy, Le Sure and the doctor had re- by Lor proficiency in any one of them. The flect upon all your future correspondents have to I ported to Osyko, THE HEAR EITTLE GIELS COMING IN MISS organizing aid societies, and as a nurse on the field Ill, Decatur, Department of Illinois; Arthur L. say and note you may say upon tho and venerable form. He was afterwards cap- and that my propertyhad been best way is to confine yourself to a few choice and in hospitals in past sense, as Brooks No. 272r all Woman's DADA AND MRS. W.ITTENMYEE OUR DEVO the ifsho had gone Post, Hamilton, Department of Relief Corpa for anotheryear, and not decide hastily tured at Port Hudson, and spoke of this in- delivered over to Le Sure. I feared I wonld selections and practice them until, as in read-- COMRADES from us. Thousands of old soldiers will be glad to New York; the Auxiliary to Post No. 49, Elgin, unwisely. never see my before, TED IN IDAHO A MISSOURI and I think you have a very able and terview with H3 and Lieut.-Co-l. Blackburn. comrades again they wera mg, the mmd is entirely relieved from efiort know that M. Annie Wiltenmyer ia alive aud in HI., and the Auxiliary of tho Post at Warsaw, lnd.; earnest worker and Loyal Woman's sent to Bichmond. NORSE REPLIES TO MARLBORO'. good health; that she has lost none of her love for Chessman Post, Ko. 110, llion, Department of New editor of Work After he had left felt some anxiety about Again the hostrital steward In their production. Bemcmber that even the in Mrs. Sherwood. Sho seems really and truly in I showed his kindness by going to Cfeyko Our experience meeting grows in interest the soldier and the cause he represented, and that .York, und Ladied Auxiliary, Pueblo, Colo. The earnest in her noble great as the command, fearing that they would" be cut Station great artists those who have given a lifetime and work, and she is r, from week to week, and we man she is preparing to mako use of her rare experi- first steps to form a Relief Corps is to make appli- the wife fought ofTfrom the river. Mr. Newman, proprie- and seeing the sergeant-majo- who sent back ritudy of never see pity the or ences from 1861 to 18G5 by tlyj cation ofa soldier who and suffered for tho the to the thoir art the time to- lecturing for Posts on for a charter to National Headquarters. Or Union, feel great affinity word that ha would pass that way nest day when can do woman who can read the rare words spoken camp ahd hospital. had the pleasure of meeting it may be made through I a towards her, even tor, had been pressed in by our command they withoutpracticc. A certain day without tears I The National Tribune, though she does uot concur in my way of thinking. and taken as as Greensburg. en route for Bichmond. was now able to prima domm, who twelve day tears of joy that the littlo her at the Gettysburg Encampment on Monday (the columns of that pnper devoted to Loyal Wom-au- s' see copied far Tho women, I studied hours a 1018 I she n part of my communication to her move around on crutches, and been np daughters of veterans are fiUcdwith such loyal, last. Her address is No. Arch street. Work being conducted by Mrs. Kate B. Sher- in was being left alone, at first felt somewhat alarm- had for eight years abroad, and who is electrifying The Tribune. But the last part an error and down or loving zeal for the cause which is to them but Yours, very truly, Robt. B. Beats. wood, the Senior Vice President of the Woman's when she. said our Department ed, but their fears were somewhat quieted stairs several times. The sergeant-maj- audiences nightly during the season with" her National Relief Corps), or to other National officers. Past President, made hi3 appearance a story that is told; tears ofjoy as they hear of THE SOLDIER SPIRIT. IN THE FAR WEST. Carrie Burge, of Vineland. N. J., was not eligible: by the arrival of some of their neighbors, the next day, and. singing, tells U3 that sho has never seen the A blank application and a copy of rules antL regu- she is a wife and moat eligible, handed me mybreastpin and four the health and prosperity of two of the noblest lations, with price supplies ofa soldier truly and who assisted them. They were all very hnndred and day when she felt that she could go on the Form MnvE, Idaho Tv., August, 18S3. atltemizcd listof the of au earnest advocate our Order. fifty dollars, twenty-tw-o women whose heads devised and whoso hearts necessary for the institution of a Corps, will then of I shall expect to kind, and did everything in theii; power to the value of the hun- stage without a rehearsal, even though all her To the Editor National Tribune: havo the pleasure of reading a communication dred, which left in the hands Mia. New- executed for the care and comfort of the Union be forwarded. Having secured the requisito num- Presideut-in-Chicf.Mr- s. alleviate our sufferings. During even- I of parts are ai perfectly committed as it is pos- I can fully nssurc you tliat The Tribune Is tho from our Florence Barker. the man. ber of signatures the application must bo returned ing, Mr. Post-offic-e, The five hundred had been paid Mx. sible to make them. Suppose our young girls soldiers; aud still tears of joy when, away paper eagerly looked for by the old vets who aro Allow me to extend to her through your columns Wall, of Wall's made from Idaho Territory, comes a comrade to National Headquarters, with the charter fee of my earnest and sincere congratulations upon the his appearance, and evinced much desire to WaH, according to promise, and the remainder should commit as perfectly a certain number with a scattered through this country, though many, liko $5. Upon its receipt .an instituting officer for the was used in-th- e myself, great honor conferred upon her, as she is so provide toward defraying the expenses of of pieces aud practice them every day, instead hail and salute to the workers new Na- never heard of it till lately. A comrade Corps will be appointed, and the charter, badges, for our wants. He seemed to think ths tional Belief Corps, and a hearty recognition sent me a copy and I have sent you several sub- nnd thoroughly interested in her work and so fully tvo ought to havo tho assistance of sur- wounded and nurses, burying the dead, etcv of learning a smattering of this, that and the scribers since, all suppliesimmeaiately forwarded. In those competent and ablo to discharge the duties of the a of ail the loyal women of America did suf- and will do all I can possibly for tho States where there are members of the Order some geon, and, without any delay, started Everything being scarce, and consequently other: we would not hear so many silly apolo- aud circulation of the soldiers' friend. Our Post, No. 2, high ofiico upon which she has this year entered. that very fered for the men who fought at the front. one will be appointed from tlie nearest point, as I feel and know she will bo very successful. evening on a mule, rode eleven miles and re- expensive, it was lucky that I had this gies when they are called upon, such as Idaho, take several copies and we will try to make the Corps bear expenses of instituting officer, and money. "I Comrade King's letter is an insight into the a clean sweep in the Post for you. The Post is ct With a true and earnest desire that tho subscrip- turned that night, bringing with him an army I was soon able to walk around with never play without notes," "I do not remem- it is designed to keep the expenses as small as pos- tion bo the use of difficulties which attend tho organization of a Lewiston, the shire town, and tho members are sible. cases list of The Tribune may doubled in surgeon from Osyko Station, who displayed a cane, and was permitted to prome- ber anything without my music," aud so on, thirty-fiv- In all where ladies desire to form a another year, Post in tho far West, where the comrades aro scattered for and wide. I go e miles to Corps we advise them to request action of the much skill In dressing 'the colonel's wounds. nade the streets. I had a pair of very com- to the disgust of every one who knows how attend Post meetings. When tho bugle sounded I am, yours, in F., C, and I., mon shoes made myself,, so mauy miles apart, and of obstacles Post, whose name they wish to bear aud have the He had to leave the next morning, being or-dor- cd for for which paid much money has been expended upon them by the they the assembly to fall in we did so, and oiganizcd L. A. Houghton, $16, I official signature of Post Commander affixed to Vice-Preside- nt, to while for a coarse felt hat paid $30 for anxious parents. will surmount to enjoy tho fraternal fellowship Post No. 2, Provisional Department of Idaho. We application Senior Loyal Ladies' League. Port Hudson, and would not receive I j e, for charter, thereby assuring us of the a light of the camp-fir- report to San Francisco, Cal. Now that tho De- any compensation for hi3 trouble, saying that summer coat, $40 ; for a pair of pants, indorsement of the Post and securing liarmony be- GREETING FROM PENNSYLVANIA. half cotton, $20, cotton SOULFGL MUSIC. Mrs. Whittenmyex, who writes a bright, partments of Oregon and Washington Territory tween the G. A. R. aud Auxiliary. We also it was his duty and that his government paid and sock3, $1.20. Tha have been organized, wo may possibly be attached its Mrs. E. Gibb3, following prices were given There ie nothing in the whole range of music breezy, hopeful letter, and who was on many advise the charter members of a Corps to hold a J. President Woman's Auxili- him for his services. Mr. Wall was another me by the hospital hard-foug- to ono of these. We want to organize another Post ht preliminary meeting, elect officers by ary, Milesburg, Pa., which has applied steward: Flour, $150 per barrel ; coffee, $5 per as efi'ective as a noble ballad simply sung, of a battlefield and rendered heroic near here if we can, and will try to have a Depart- their written for a man of the same stripe, but he complained ballot, and decide upon the price of initiation of charter under the National Belief Corps, sends saddle-hors- e, ponndj sugar, $3 per poundj molasses, $3 per winch Emma Abbott's singing of ' Way Down services where shot and shell fell thick and ment of our own. de- bitterly over the loss of hi3 charter members, in order to secure a fund to greetings to all her fronxamongthe gallon; bacon, $L50 per pound; eggs, $1.50 "Upon the fcuance Biver'' and Brignoli's" Good- fast, is delivering a lecture on the war before None of us were able to visit Denver, although I fray tho expenses of institution. The instituting which our command had taken from his sta- Good-bye- would have liked to have gone, for was mustered hills of Pennsylvania and county of Center, per dozen, and live chickens, $1 each. bye, Sweetheart, ," are fitting exam- Posts and Army Beunions, which is pro- I officer will then'have but to ratify the election of ble. I knew it was in my power to make good master-piec- out there, and it was the headquarters of our regi- loss-b- y now ples. George 3IcDonald, one nounced by tho press a e of des- officers, admit the applicants into tho Order, and and adds : his offering him. the value of his horse I wa3 aBowed the privilege of eating in in of Ms Scottish ment and I would probably have met many of my give tho necessary the dining room storios, tolls of a humble old shoemaker who criptive oratory. "In her lecture," says the old comrades. Our Post is well represented from instructions. The installation We, as a State and county, were not behind during in money, and I felt influenced to act thus, by with the of officers may be public or private, as the Corps our Nation's most deadly peril and do not wish to bo staff, as, also, of visiting different on his viohn played a single tune, Flow- Ocean Grove Record, at tho time of its the Armies of tho Potomac, Cumberland, Tennes- may decide. tlie kindness and the interest he had displayed the wards. "The see and the Gulf, from now. Last July, while the representatives from the Among tha patients found a patient belong- ers 'O tut Forest," with such tender pathos delivery at that famous Eastern resort, and all tho States and tho It was decided at the National convention that different Auxiliaries were Denver, we nt home in our welfare, so I sent for him, and, on his I navy; also, from flagship Golds-borou- gh at ing as to bring late in July last, "she electrified the the "Roanoke" whert any State had five Corps it was entitled to formed Corps, to arrival, asked him how much ho valued his to the Federal navy. He had had ons tears to every eye. And who has North Atlantic Squadron. AYc- - have one a Relief Auxiliary Dr. Geo. L. I leg audience, as in other days, with some of the form a Department, but, until such Department Potter Post, and are awaiting our muster-in- . The horse at. He said $500. told him he should amputated just below the knee. Hi3 nams not een a whole roomful of people sit hushed of the men of Andcrsonville who wras fourteen was Corps immediate I was and some incidents of her long and arduous campaigns, months confined there Chaplain Eigsby formed. were to be under the G. A. R. had been rather tardy in perfecting a Na- receive that amount, and that would be paid William Hawkins, and he had served at tlmlltti while soulful voice sang of our jurisdiction ofthe National Corps, and the per capita tional york, and as they have so generally asked it one of guns with the heart and as she followed the armies on the adventurous Post. Head- him by Mrs. Newman. My reason for not pay- the on the Indianola when 3ha the understanding some tax and quarterly reports made to National tho assistance of tho ladies, they should have given 'hiif-hPT-- am right glad to see tho Woman's Wa3 Sunk hv thft robnl wvv-w- a MWnfr Patfe.WW AAI4VWUUTTn?aT. such ballad as "Annie Laurie " and ' Allan march to victory or defeat, organized hospitals I that Relief quarters. I think now I have covered the essential them a common form of work long ago. We have ing him then was that I did not wish to disclose w amid the smoke of battle, fed Corps and Auxiliaries to the PostB formed n points, nnd still there's more to where my money was concealed, where he received his wound and was takea Percy?" starving men left National Organization, nnd hope to hear follow. been anxious upon the question of loyalty, as I am for no one Tbib-TJN- behind to I Very fraternally, yours, sorry to say many blue had prisoner, lound nim a very rateBigent per- Now, my dear girls of The National E, die, and helped hundreds of them to that tho work ct the Denver Encampment has who wore the have not got knew that I it except my comrades. The i life and home." been carried through to permanent success. Sarah E. Fuller, loyal wives. Are ull loyal women eligible in Re- amount in my possession was $2,500, nearly all son. We could sympathize with each other, try aud make some real use of the grand The Secretary, , Miss Dad3, Mrs. loyal women of tho Christian Commission did National W. R. O. lief Corps? Confederate $50 greenbacks, were comoanv for each other-.- and tfmft n?3firf privileges which loving fitthers and mothers Hattie.A. now Emens, as we a Ye are fully organized, have money In the treas- in and it had been you, are informed by Comrade Dillon, and from noble work for the boys in the days when Information comes to us from Boston given to me by Wm. Pender, company A, Sev- more rapidly and agreeably. It was very are giving and do not take up a new piece the soldier was more than a fraction. that ury, and have placed au organ in Potter PostHall. whom we shall hope for a And just as soon as National Headquarters es- Our officers are as follows : R, enth Illinois, who found at Newton Station, amusing sometimes to Bsten, to the various uutS you have committed thoroughly tho old. direct word, dates those army nurses! Oh, how I should like to are President, Mra. J. it And always be back her enlistment in soldier work to Sunday, from some tablished, Mrs. President Barker will com- Gibhs ; S. V. P., Mra. S. Wyland; J. V. P.. Mrs. S. together with a much larger amount, floating reports of the rebels respecting their battles ready to sing or to play wben hear of them. How their eyes were Rynder; Chaplain, calKd upon to do so, especially for your July 21, 1SG1, that memorable dark day of the filled with hot, burning tears to see the wounds municate oflicially such information to tho P. Mrs. J. McKinley; Treas- on the water, a3 previously mentioned. This the latter always, according to their state- tired bruises urer, Mrs. Curtin Stonrr.de ; Secretary, Miss Alice ments, resulted father or over-wor- n and perplexed, first battle of Bull Bun, tho terrible disaster and painful and bleeding when the States as shall be necessary to aid them in tak- money was then worth, and exchangeable in in their favor. Thera mother. boys laid in their old, bloody garments for Un- Wetzler; Guard, Mrs. Kreps. Aa a Corpawe do was a telegraph office You may, indeed, be a great joy and comfort which brouglit tho country face to face with ing up and carrying forward the work of tho feel the deepest interest in the future prosperity of Baton Bouge for, fifty cents on the dollar at the depot, which cle Sam had none to change them. And when the brought them daily news from Jackson, Miss., in the boiue if you will only xemember this. tho fiict that the struggle for victory must be Aid Society sent down clothes, bandages, I?elicf Corps. In tho meantimo inquiries may the G. A. R. Our desire from the first was to work Lincoln greenbacks. The next morning Mr. you cen only through a sea of hlood. On the 22d Miss Dada lint and commissaries for bo addressed as abovo. for and with it. The interest of most of our mem- Newman arrived, having been released by our and this and the Jackson Appeal which could. If play one piece or sing one the boys, their gentle in is teB. aLM, icported (with her associate, Miss Mis3 hearts would have been filled with satisfaction to response to many inquiries to na- bers the Post writteu in blood, and not easilv command. was a timely arrival,, for many big lies for a little paper were the only Eong, play it, sing it. Do not hesitate Hall) to In as tho forgotten. We hope Gregg Post, Bellefonte, will It beeaasc some oae is present who can Dix, at Washington, whoso only question was, have heard the hurrahs of those wounded and ture and character of the Xational Belief Corp3, of the citizens were under the impression that sources of news. They took particular p.na do more. bleeding boys, each one of whom would have voted coino up nobly to the work; they should have to to on tyrant fcjniriy do year best ; very effort you "Are ready for work?" adding, "You are wo would say, upon authority of Mrs. Fullor, taken tho lead in organizing State Relief Corp. he would be murdered, and had in circulation report me. one occasion, tha: the make them angels and breveted them then nnd there a had lost Yicksburgi Rii. ive you confidence and stimulate you to needed at Alexandria." And what a day that for their charitable and Christian conduct. who has compiled most of the work, that it i3 All loyal women are eligible to membership a report that our command had murdered Cap- 3t ia storming the works, eighty thousand theaseesa-iv- doing more. was at Alexandria, Wont some of the comrades How sorrowful, yet how heroic, these loyal modeled closely aftor that of tho Grand Army, in Belief Corps. Ed. tain Scott, and many threats were muttered men, and, owing to e - warm S- led good music, and to do you tell us of that ? There our soldiers lay, covered women were to see us mai eh away under the ban- but simplified in form. The extent of secrecy against us. which they were prevented from, weather and disgusting stench aris- this need they ALL ALONG not noccM&irify attempt with blood from their wounds, the blood clotted ner presented us with always a kind and is tliat tho members take an obligation THE LINE. putting into execution by Mr. Wall until the ing from thehodies, they had hail to be burned. that which is difficult. be-b'e- that cheerful word of encouragement for all. Yes, ve Some of toe sweetest symphonies and dried in their uniforms, until they were I thoy will not reveal anythingpertaining to The editor of Loyal Woman's Work is un- appearance of Mr. Newman, who, by his state- They were confident of capturing hia whole are verv they will make reliable nids to the Order, and the command. FoUowing EimjJy wrjaon.aud the same may bb said of as hard and stiff as leather; famished with I hope to see the organization peifccted. business, especially the charity work, of tho der very many obligations to Miss Harriet ment, dispelled their evfl. intentions. He also this came a report that burning Yours, in ., Dame aud Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer for correct- news Kirby Smkh had crossed the Mississippi Kiver, lbs. iov iiedt songs. Smooth, accurate, even exe-c- at thirst, with fever, and not even a man F., 0., and Wit. Kau society. The Grand Army rules, regulations, brought tho joyful that the command ing erroneous statements wore given con- attacked Rinks in the rear and captured his ou sboeid be your aim, instead of rushing detailed to help tho devoted band of women, so A REPLY TO MARLBORO' LADIES. and manual are closely followed, including all that had safely crossed the Amit Biver, which was li whole regi- pell-Uio- ewer rune unexpected was the Tetreat aad so illy organ- official decisions. cerning their history. We do not wonder that confirmed a few hours later by the arrival of a command; and, lastly, that a Tessas jerky aud staggering trills Cuijkaix, Co., 1883. with a noise that would ized was tho army for the care of its wounded, Howell Mo., August, Mrs. Wittenmyer makes a vigorous protest courier, who was on his way to Osyko Station. ment of cavalry had met Grierson, wounded wake an Egyptian To the Editor National Tkibunk: FORMING OF STATE DEPARTMENTS. mummy iute animated protest. Banieoiber, in victory or defeat. It was two weeks be- against an early sepulchre. Such a busy wom- He stated that the force sent out from Port tfeax fore Miss Dada found to I have been reading in your valuable pnper an Mrs. Secretary Fuller asks tho an has no oxcuse for dying, and we trust sho Hudson consisted of two regiments of Infantry all his command. Yoa can imagine my feelings always, noise is not music, else the scream time write a word to CK attention of account of the grand rally of the A. R. at Den- States to the action of may live to double her years of usefulness. one l on hearing such, reports. of a shrill steam calliope would be preferable her expectant friends tit home. It was of her ver, with their sisters of tlie Woman's Auxiliaries. tho National Belief In and battery of artillery, and when Colonel to a iive.ry fiufce. that a poor fellow who died in a hospital at It is concerning the latter that I desire to speak. Corps at Denver, to tho effect that as soon as each case, however, we told the tale as it was Grierson crossed the bridge the rebels were To be amttnued. if a piauiat, avoid the loud podak One of Chattanooga said : " You aro tho God-blessedc- 5t I am quite ignorant concerning the object for which any State has formed five subordinate corps it told to us, in which case others will rejoice as within five miles, waiting for daylight, so as the best instructors in woman I ever saw.7' Miss Dada served over these societies have been instituted ; but if the ob- can hold a convention and form a Department. heartily as ourselves in tho outcome. Colonel to proceed something Colonel Grierson did A 5ew iTsiaas's Auxiliary. the United States will ject of the ladies is a beneficent one, socially, not auow beginner four years at tho front with Army of either Tho application and institution shall appearon Wilcox, particularly, will bo happy to know not wait to consult cases of emergency. We j a to touch the loud pedal, the tho intellectually, or charitably, I think the discrimi- in On the evening of Augoa 24th a ncaber ot m&iuts alto-gi-.- file at National Headquarters that Mrs. Wittenmyer, a3 ho informed us bat that the crescendo be formed er Potomac, until December, 1883, when she aud nation which some of the members so strongly con- and on the roster with all felt elated over the good news. ladies met at Union Hall. Ellsworth, Miss Is fully recorded. Departments of G. a sorrowful face, did not die some years since Kanu"'"'! by the force of the performer's hands. Hall reached Murfreesboro' in time to tend for both unwise and unjust. Particularly tlie A. B.. REMOVED TO MAGNOLIA. organized an Auxiliary to EHsworsh Post, G. Winn a 8b& sound is required save many of tho wounded of tho Twelfth would I liko to know what Sirs. Barnes and tho pledged to assist in the formation of Belief in the West." A. following named officers : the touch is other ladies And row the question arose as to what dis- B., with the Mrs. : of Marlboro' have done suffered vice-preside- wnsn a louder tone, Army Corps, who had been suffering since and Corps, will confer with Mrs. Fuller to this end. nt; iiiit thehands come down the for the Union and its soldiers, only a Department Commander Philip Check, Jr., position would mado ns, for we were J. L. Bell, president;; Mrs. G. W. Sparr. v ilk the r fell afcrength. battle of Chickamauga. that select Posts forming subordinate corps may forward be of all This is the only true few are admitted to the Holy Temple. It Ls evi- of Wisconsin, is the first to follow the example wounded in a manner that would not admit Mrs. C L. Myers, treasurer; Mrs. Wuy of producing Another experience which is given is application for charter to Boston direct. Every Commander-in-Chie- of CL artistic effects upon the that of dent tliat were I to lenock. at their gate for admit- of the f and recommend the our being moved. was on the afternoon of F. Clark, secretary. The regular meetings p..0. a loyal woman of Missouri, who makes some tance, it would not be opened tome,asIam neither application should be signed by tho Post Com- formation of Belief Corps in a General Order. It will be held in the ball evwy Thursday after- fc'.njriag strong points for wife, widow, daughter, nor sister of a soldier. mander, and bear tho signatures of not less the second day that a squad of cavalry arrived Iu particularly, remember that noise the eligibility of all loyal Article 4 of General Orders No. 5, issued Au- from Osyko noon at 3 o'clock. is not ibwmc To women whose hearts are cause There were three brave, noble boys who gave their than ten ladies. It should also be accompanied Station, with orders to bring us all innate your lungs and shout with the of tlie lives in defense of the Union, who called gust 21, is devoted to tliat subject. In a pri- to place. a, ambu- out a hoi BeliefCorps of Grand Army. me aunt, with a cliarter fee of $3. For blanks to be filled that Thoy had rickety old at the top of yonr voice is as muck the She belonged but I make. no claim to exceptional favors for tho vate letter Colonel Cheek says he believes tho lance, to put Wait, Lo?e, Until tho War Is Oier! o, hand-orga- to for application, address Mra. which they intended ns into, a travesty ejnm singing as a n is the woman's branch of the Union Army, saei ifices they made. I believe that if the acts and Fuller. Order will bo of great sorvico to tho Grand L gentle felf-sacrifie- explained tell- 'Twaa eve, the stars shoce bright,aHsatuxa, upon a nobic pipe organ, which, since could not bo armed the es of every loyal woman who passed but Dr. Yole matters to them, which, under the ma- it with rifles BOSTON'S RECEPTION TO OUR SECRETARY. Army, and pledges himself to aid it all he can. ing them was impossible to move any of Qtwneu, becraef. Hny. nipulations of a matter hand, glides and ammunition, was content to battle with the through the fearful struggle could be portrayed to that it wandered m she moon's pafe Hgfat with the moid from the view, many who now claim an exalted position for Upon homo Mouomonio follows the example of La Crosse the wounded except myself, and parley- I k)i si rrea,oio ro tae aioat sonorous dark hosts of wounds and diseases that made her arrival from the West, where Lone after I loved her only ; diapason, their devotion and labor to the holy cause, would she spertt two or three and Bock in organizing, in an application ing awhile they suhraitted, and was carried Our vows renewed, our spirits fcee, t nU.iaie modulation, clear enunciation, such fierce havoc with the rank and file. fall very low in scale. the weeks following the mado by Mrs. S. Bailey, I our hearts with and a the It would seem that the Denver Encampment, Mrs. E. J. who adds: "Wo out and laid in the ambulance. A3 1 was taken joy ran over. natural riae and fell of tho voice, to LITTLE INVALID'S ladies who were farthest away from Sarah Fuller, I correspond A LOVE FOE THE TRIBUNE. the smoke of Secretary of tho Woman's have a flourishing Post aud plenty of material through the colonel's room, noticed how pale Bat, nh a ad smile sold to me: "Wait Ull tha war wita the notes which yoa would strike. tlie battlefield, are the most strenuous for discrimi National Belief to form a good society" I la over Study Albios, Iowa, AuguitEl, 18S3. nation and a higher seat m tho synagogue. Mra, Corps, found a delegation from and haggard ho looked. He was suffering in- f t t jjrewieii, aud do forget grada-tion- the Post and tho t that in the b To seems to or tensely. bade him good-b- y, CTtoruj. WaH, love r wait, love, until the war is and inflexions of the Editor Natiosai. Tkibuxe: liarne? rest ncr claim for Belief Corps awaiting her, with a carriage, to Writing of the flourishing condition of Wil- I hoping we would tho human voice, I was looking over your paper of August 2d, and tho Marlboro' ladies, more for the work they have convey to her home, two son Colwell Post Auxiliary, at La Crosse, Wis., meet asjain. Previous to leaving, had an in- over! tt!m tber in speaking done la-- her miles distant. Sho I Walt, love! wait Is or siagins, rest its chiefest tttwa letter from n little girl m Missouri, gol thought within the last thirteen vears than their as Corps, Miss terview with Mrs. Newman, and having con- love, until the war charms. bora during the Avar. Of their labors and their re was then tendered a reception in behalf of tho which will reorganize a Belief over! that I would write ono myself. I am a girl 14 Wednesday C, A. Chatfield says: a fidence in her, handed her all my money, THAT VU.I.AOE CHOIR, ycura of age. I have been crippled for a year, but suits I am quite ignorant, but they must have been Graud Army tho following, all tho I had brother killed in I am getting well now. I had n wluto swelling on very great, or else they aro eminently Pharisaical. arrangements for which were successfully car- tho Iron brigade Sixth Wisconsin regiment. Cexcept $100,) also a miniature pin, with my I !efl my home oh,who can tell ihe angsktb, felt al I wowter if any reader of The Katiojtai my leg. L, too, four It was an easy matter to be a loyal woman in My husband served was wife's likeness, and pocket-knif- e, parting. x have brothers, whose agea aro ried out, and tho lady herself four years; discharged a requesting overwhelmed rain-dro- ps Tjuel-k- tw only-on- e, Marlboro', Mass., but quite another' experience Of those whose tears like fell upon their bee attended a certain village church eight, five, and two, and four sistera to' with congratulations and other tokens of tho once for sickness aud in tho One her to pay Mr. Wall $500 for his horse, and I twenty-liv- e, e, be loyal in the South. What lady of Marlboro' boy when starting: t w - k&ve in mind? There is a choir there of also. Their agea aro twenty-thre- was high esteem in, which Hundred and Thirteenth Illinois; went as would devise some means to get the balance. sixteen, and eleven. My lalhcr'a name is Smith C. over forced to leave her home and make her way sho is held by tho vet- a I long: with anient hopes to fly to her whoea m sxd veices, and very good voices they would for days and nights through swamps, erans everywhere- who private and returned as Dr. Yolo, La Sure and Douglas were ordered prayers hover Fergu"on, sergeant of company A, Thirty-fift- h lake's and know of her conse- lieutenant. I had still In. under guidance. bayous brothers-in-la- w saaie Well, that choir Missouri inlantry- - He was a soldier in the late and down the Mississippi in a frail open cration to tho work of thoir Order. A special three in the army, one of to accompany the escort on foot, and the About my couch, and, waking afgh : Wait tilt tha E::igsfer bymss at every morning service, and war. We havejust commenced taking your paper, skiff, running the gauntlet of armed squads of escort from tho Po3t accompanied whom died; also, a brother, who served three eleven mile march made them puff, not war is over!" c we guerrillas, drepched with the pouring rains her to tho ,ery hyina ising jnst like every other hymn. and think it ia a splendid one. I Ufco the chil- and hall, which was beautifully years, returning broken in health ; ono cousin, being used to infantry tactics. The colonel Chorus.' Would, love! would, love, that now ths dren's department tho best of alL Hoping to blistered with the burning suns of July? Such decorated with Oue morning, we remesuber, the grand old see was tho price loyalty in flags and flowers. As tho Commander who died in Libby Prison, and many other wa3 left without any medical attendance, war were overt hymn, thia letter in print, of the South, and such came Would. lov! would, love, that now ths I remain, very truly, your friend, wa3 the price paid by your humble correspondent forward and escorted her to the platform tho relatives in tlie war. though every care and attention was: bestowed war were overt "AM hatt tlie power ofJesus' name," Kon.v. Feegusos. nnd many other loyal women who had no near rel- band up' a wedding on him by Mr. and Mrs. Newman. About 6 L atives in the army. struck march, in token of It will bo observed that when Miss Dada re- was givn out, and they arose marriage o'clock we arrived at Osyko Station, and halt- Ob I it wna to leave tha form and sang it with. BESSIE BRICEXE ITNDS A FRIEND. There is much said in praise, and dcservedlv, too, the celebrated at Denver, in which ported to Miss Dix at Washington, that the only sad of herI loved witk ail tneir strength. It was really very well of women Mrs. Fuller bore so conspicuous a part. ed in front of headquarters. I was surprised madness. the nurses who followed army, There - CrscnWTATI, AltK., Axis., 1883. the but question asked her was: "Are you ready?" And haste to fiice- the battle storm the foe to raeei d,ne, aed the congregation was fully wakened who of them devoted months and years to tho sick was an address of welcome, to which Mrs. Ful- was to hear and see the rebel Colonel Bichardson, up and a very good To the Editor National Thibdwe: soldiers, dividing with There nothing said to her about being the from Tennessee, who took particular with jtljuhiess ; in mood for the remainder them their last dollar when ler replied in her lovely and irapressivo man-no-r, wife, mother, sister, delight in But oh, at with heart set free, tha day'a ot the opening exercises, lam a little girl ten years old, and never writo they knew not where tho next was to come from or daughter of a soldier. heaping abuse upon the Sixth and Seventh niht. Ions including the sermon, any, only composition or how the morrow was to when an linteruiisaiou was declared for Women of America, the only question Na- content over. u'.jch came at school. I thought Bessie be provided for? Thcro Department the cavalry. His language was mean and unbe- dreama, dhe seemed to after. But imagine the shock Bnclde's letter was so cute, and then you were were r.c women nurses in the New Orleans hos- greetings. Tho Chaplain then Belief Corps of Grand Army of Ia jay to ras; "The war vmen at xiut close tional tho tho coming a gentleman. He afterwards met will soon be over I ' the gave enough to presented to a to-da- his minister out that kind ask other little girls to write to you, pitals until ju3t before the close of tho war, and I her magnificent floral tribute, Bopublic asks you y is, " Are you. ready ?" gentle which, so I thought would tell you you would reward, being and T invocation, they sang iu the same I that my uncle knows astute it have been a happy day for me when musical awl literary exercises and more " ! " shot wounded while trying Chorus. Hope, love hope,love, the war wfll soon OiCC- - lieaeia's papa, but lias seen could 1 got Tho assembly sounds Fall in not him for twelve or have admittance where 1 could havo speeches of congratulation concluded the even- to make hi3 escapo from the Union forces. be over! ' thirteen years. lie was glad that her papa was cared for the sick nnd dying under the provisions Wilson Colwell Corps, Hope, lovo ! hope, love, the war will sooa S1 1,oly SP5"1. heavenly dovo, taking Tire tho ing. Tho Belief No. 1, La From thi3 place I was hurried to tho depot, u ith all ttiy National Tkwcxb. My uncle was in of Government and the assurance of respectful Jv Crosse, Wis., reorganized under the National where nightC be over! quiokeums powers." the war, and was wounded in the shoulder. He treatment from those in chnrge of the hospitals. NEW JERSEY ,ON ELIGIBILITY. I rested comfortably on a cot all Instead of tho lias three ugly But no woman Corps, report thoir Auxiliary in a flourishing The next morning soldier made reverent feeling which should marks there. He belonged to com- nurse was allowed admittance into" - a rebel his Sweet, joyous peace beams on our land, our foes bave inspired the people after such a hymn, pany K, Kmth Illinois infantry. Oh, 1 am ao glad them, and one had to spend hours and sometimes It gives us great- pleasure to receive a long condition, adding weekly to thoir membership. appearance, foUowed by a little girl, who car- their flight have taken, that I am a loyal littlo girL I came from St. Louia, days in getting a pass to visit a sick friend. Many nnd interesting letter from tho the- proporiyjmng, all passed out heedless and m- - Mo., Senior Vice At a late festival they cleared $50. ried a pitcher of coffee and some nice ham, I hasten, nritn a wealth of lavs, to meet on here, and the littlo rebel girls treat mo ao a little delicacy havo 1 slipped under their pillows President of tho Loyal Ladies' forsaken ; MiforoBt, tbc best improbsion of the service kindly at school; my eyes League of New Among the recent applications biscuits, and butter. It was truly inviting, quite but papa is going to send mo while the of the soldier nurse were turned in Jersey, Mrs. L. A. Houghton. Mrs. received by Her foce u bright, from badness free, with r&dianoa obliterated by a cyclone of noise. back to St. Louis to school. I want to learn to bo another direction, for it was only by strategem that Houchton The Tribune for a Belief Corps charter under and my appetite being in a good condition, I benmhiff over. Do smart, is tho wife of tho gallant ono-legge- d not fritter away your time on lilts and and then, if you will let me, I am going to one could cire for them and administer to their soldier, tho now Order, is one from Comrade J. Q. A. did ample justice to the refreshments. This I hear sweet voice 3ay to me: "Com, lov. so-call- comic trash. An write to you. for I am auro wo will be talcing your necda. Under such circumstances it required a Colonel Houghton, P.isk Department Com- soldier was by a noble impulse. hr introduction of paper when am grown. great deal Dawson, O. D. ofWiuslow Post, No. 107, Agency actuated He tho war is overt" Bomeihing of the kind, by way of variety, may I I want Bessie to aak her of hardship and perseverence to nccom-pli- h mander of Now Jersey, who has done a noblo had come voluntarily from his dwelling and apa If he don't remember my uncle. His name a little. To nurse a sick soldier it was neces- work City, Iowa. Chorus. Come, love! coma, love, for now the waat not be amiss, but keep the tendency to culti- James Oates. belonged sary to in the organization of relief work in that brpnght me a breakfast prepared by his wife. Is over ! is He to tho Army of tho havo him under my own roof and do it at State. As Mra. Houghton, Colonel Patterson Post, South Side, vate any such thing as a specialty in abeyance. Tennessee. There aro not many loyal people in myown expense, and thia was a verydifllcult mat- together Avith tho Pittsburg, He had once been a prisoner (was taken at Come, love f come, love for now the wac And, fiuallj', avoid sickly sentimentalism. such this place. I think everybody would bo so happy ter to accomplish; but a woman's will finds away, ladies of the Loyal League, has made a decided Pa., is forming an Auxiliary under the Na- Fort Donelson); had been kindly treated by iaover! as that atrocious song thatwas written after tho if they could all be loyal. Don't you? andl have had as many as five under my care at stand for the eligibility to membership in a tional Belief Corps, with Mrs. Eachel L. Digby our army, and had not forgotten it. am sorry Your httle friend, Speech. ono tune. Never iu all my life T I vocalist Bliss was killed aTailroad accident, Jennib have found poverty Post Auxiliary of wives, mothers, sisters and as secretary. do not remember his name. Our Fr9$reis in flo galling an in those days' of suspense and suffer daughters I entitled "He Holds tho Fort in Heaven." SOSS DADA A SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIAN. mg.whenadoHarmightSiive aprccious ouly, tho conclusions she has reached Comrades of the old Thirteenth Army Corps At an early hour was put on board the As stages are quickly abandoned with. th human life aro the more commendable, I There aro plenty of pure, true, wholesome Oswego, N. Y., Aug. 11, 18S3. In one such extremity a happy thought occurred viz: a desire to will read with interest the letter of their old train on my way to Magnolia Station, ten miles completion of railroads, so the huxey. drastic, sofigs; find them out and hold on to them. To to mo. I woulilgo to General Butler and lay my abide by tho will of tho majority, and a deter- hospital friend, Mrs. W. further north, while the doctor and Le Sure eouposed crude the Edttcr Natiosai. Tbibuse : case before him and ahk permission accopt P. Farmer. cathartic pills, of aad balky Some ono asks us to give a list of composers ago to occupy some mination to such action as the wisest in. were sent back on parole to care and nurse medicines, quickly ahaudoaed Aliorttimo a correspondent of your paper ono of the many confiscated houses ; San Francisco has Woman's Corps, are with thi 9H.Q0Q songs may safely bo bought made an some army witk the rent tho end if thereby the interests of tho Grand a Belief Colonel Blackburn. Douglas on " with tho inquiry about nurses, among thus saved I could do much for the comfort of the of which Mts.M.JhV Hall, 140L was sent Introduction ofDr. Pierce's PleasaatPargativ otliera, a Miss Dada, New I Army aro better served. We ore glad Powell street, d, fcssaranco that one is getting something good. of York. Probably bo sick. Alas my hopes were vain L The answer that Mrs. On my way to Magnolia my boots PeBet3," which are sugar-coate- and little lay To which, say referred to Hiss Harriett N. Dada, of Fulton, Os- received to my petition Is I Houghton and other ladies of Like views are is secretary. y we would that while thcro are a wego county, Y, still ringing in my ears and coat were stolen from beneath my cot, gerthan mustard seeds, but comjoaeAef Mfk-l- good N. Miss Dada, since tho war, n41l,n "x my heart, and will, be while life determined to watch the drift of sentimentsa The ladies of Hamilton,. w talcing asaber who liavo written songs, and studied medicine and graduated as a physician, lasts:?7 0U aud on ray arrival at tho latter place Iwas car- concentrated vegetable axtowts. Sy dwig "Madam,! can do nothing for you," and closely, aa wo are sura they will discover that steps to form a Belief Corps. ried to the hospital, up the first flight of stairs, gists.

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