The New York herald., 1878-12-14

itary posts and of detachments in the field, shall.
as soon as practicable. aud before the Isl Isl
the remarks of the General in-Chief TO the
Secretary OF War. list Of officers belonging to their
respective departments, bureaus commands
deemed by them unfit from any cause Tor the proper
and efficient discharge OF their duty. The cause OF
such antness shall be fully and specifically set forth
in each case with list of witnesses and reference to
any document OF evidence.
Sxth-That q board, to consist of not less than
three of the highest general officers available for the
purpose and of two surgeons, and that shall have a
recorder shall be appointed by the President to ex
anime into the qualifications and habits OF every
officer affected by the reports records referred TO
Ill clause i've OF this section ana not disposed OF by
ago under clause three. The members of the Board
and the Recorder shall be sworn to a faithful dis
charge their duties and the Board shall have power
to compel the witnesses necessary IN any case
whether they be civilian or military. to appear and
testify.
Sscenh-That the reports and records called for by
clause Of this section and such special reports in re-
laton thereto as may be deemed necessary by the
Secretary of War; shall be referred to the Board of
Examiners aforesaid for the investigation necessary
IN each case. and upon the recommendation
of the Board, approved by the President.
the officers unfavorabiy reported upon shall IN
accordance with clause of this section be either
thus be retired discharged until he has. been
allowed an opportunity to appear before the Board
and show cause against such action
Eighth--That the present adlutant and inspector
generals departments shall be consolidated into
the department to be known US the '.gen-
eral staff; that the present cavalry force
shall be consolidated into eight regiments.
and the present infantry force into seventeen
regiments, and that the enlisted men OF ordnance.
artillery cavalry and infantry shall be trans
ferred as to establish soon as may be the reor-
ganization in view. Provided that non-com-
missioned otcer first class private shall be forced
to serve in lower grade.
NinM-That from the officers remaining upon the
active list Of the line and staff after the process of
elimination. herenbefore prescribed, been
petcd and before the 1st of January 1880 the Pres
dent having regard to their seniority, length
OF service and ftness, shall, by retention in
their OOsltiOus. and bv the
transfers and promotions, arrange the proper com
plement OF officers to each OF the departments and
bureaus OF the stan and to the several corps and
regiments of the line. Upon this arrangement being
made the supernumerary officers shall be transferred
to the reserved list
SEC 4l-That the reserved list shall be main
tanned for three years till Congress shall other
wise direct, provided that no additions shah be
made thereto after the reorganization OF the army
has been accomplished, and that the officers upon
this list except hereafter provided receive the pay
and allowances of retired officers Of like rank and no
more.
SIC. 42-Thst every officer upon the reserved list
who may tender his resignation within six months
after his transfer thereto shall be entitled upon the
acceptance OF such resgnation to receive three years
full pay of his rank, less the amounts previously
paid to him officer on that list
SEC. 43.-That officers upon the reserved list shall
remain subject In all respects to the rules and articles
OF war; and when employed upon any duty that may
be recognized by law they shall receive the full pay
of their rank.
THE ACKLEN scANDAL--CHARGEs EXAMINED AND
PRONOUNCED BAsEIEss BY PROMINENT REPRE-
sENTATIvEs.
The following statements in regard TO the scandals
affecting Mr. J. A. Acklen. set eoat just prior to the
election in Louisiana, explain themselves
Some time ago serious charges were made against
the social character OF j. H. Acklen by
an affidavit in the possession Of H. L. Smith, and
committee OF prominent democrats Of Louisiana,
after viewing the froui Nolitical standpoint.
deemed that Acklcns reelection might be jeopardized
by the publicity given the sander and but short
time hltervcned between the publication and the
election, advised him on party grounds e withdraw
from the canvass. We quote the following from
letter addressed to Mr. Acklen b. several members Of
1T was held by them (the co,nmttee) that should
they deem it advisable for you in the interest Of the
party and the election of member of Congress from
your district TO withdraw. they would declare that
opinion The committee were convinced that If the
republicans made canvass in your district the afi
davit against you would be printed and used in an
attempt to destroy your chance OF election They,
as committee, ignored what you term the social
they considered to be the interest Of the Democracy
OF the State. They examined the question from
political standpoint only and from no other
Mr. Acklen declined to withdraw from the canvass,
bnt advised to submit the charges to republi-
committee in order to estop the use of slander
against him by his political opponents This he did.
charges ana the attempt OF black kmail. he was
reelected by q majority tenfold that Of 1s.s
We have felt II our duty toward Mr. Acklen and the
State of Louisiana to carefully examine into these
charges strictly from social standpoint, aud have
done After an tho WnOie
t-rs and documents from the most reputable people
OF the parish whore the alleged wrong is said
to have occurred aud other papers bearing on the
case. which leaves no doubt whatever on our minds,
pronounce most empbatcally tnat the charge
against Mr. Aeklen entirel, without foundation and
bass attack upon his character;
}. b. EUSTIS,
M United States senator. Louisiana.
J. B. ELAN.
Representative from Louisiana.
l.. w. ROBERTSON,
Representative from Louisiana.
u. JOHN ELLIS,
Representative from Louisiana.
BY request we have carefully examined aud consid-
cred the evidence submitted TO touching the
charge of seduction against Mr.. Acklen, and IN the
above statement the conclusion inevitable that this
charge was malciously made and had no foundation
in fact. CHARLES FOSTER, N. O.. Ohio.
WILLIAM 7. FRYE. NJ O.. Maine.
W. II. CALKINS, NJ c.. Indiana.
THOMAS r. COBB, NJ. c., indiana.
II. ID. MONEY. NJ. c.. Mississippi.
JESSE J. YEATES, NJ G., North Carolina
ACTION OF HOUSE, COMMITTEES
Tho House Committee on Expenditures in the
State Department to-day continued the cross-exam-
inaton OF G.. Wiley Wells. without eliciting any new
or interesting features
The House Committee on Yellow Fever has ap-
pointed sub-comrittees to confer with similar sub
committees appointed By the Senate some days ago
to investigate difereAt branches OF the subject.
Mr.. Garfield OF Ohio, was made chairman of tho
subcommittee charged with the duty OF reporting
upon the constitutional power Of Congress TO egis-
late upon the subject of public health; Mr. Hooker
Of Mississippi to report the scope and method of
vestigation. and ar. Gibson of Louisiana. was made
chairman Of the subcommittee TO select experts
Those committees will have a meeting with the cor
responding committees Of the senate tomorrow and
present their reports Joint meeting Of the senate
anJ uousn covnp,itt..a M, Nonsav IL t,at ,nf do.