New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-03
MORE TROUBLE FOR GEN. STANLEY.

HIS OFFICIAL AND HIS PRIVATE VIEWS.
DOES GENERAL STANLEY KNOW THE MEANING OF
woRDsf-wHAr STATE WAS HR IN WHEN he
WROTE HI6 LETTER.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: In The TRIBUNE of this date there appears
a letter. written March 10, 1873, by General ID. >.
Stanley to General Hazen, which contains an IN
famous reflection upon my character Tor veracity'
desire no controversy with anyone as to my
moral character. Among those who know me or
arc interested in me, that must speak for itself.
But as simple justice to my family and friends,
append hereto copies OF former utterances OF
General Stanley as to my moral character, con-
nected with statements as to my military services.
leave it TO General Stanley to reconcile these
letters with the letter of March 10, 1873, and TO
take care of bis own character for veracity.
In view of this most unprovoked attack upon me,
feel have a right to ask you to publish also the
appended Endorsement of the late General George
II. Thomas, made upon letter addressed by Gen
eral ThomasJ Wood to the Adutant-Generai of tine
United States Army. EMERSON OPDfCkE'
Ne,c. York MAY 2, 1879.
rThe letter referred to hy General Opdycke is
that in winch General Stanley Acknowledged that
me was wrong in his charges against General Iiazen,
and promised that he would not again repeat
them. He then went on to say: since Emerson
Ovdvcke's name has come up, | wish to make re-
mark about him. but without intending TO dlscredlt
IN the least his statement with regard 10 You. And
that is. that of my own individual experiences
know him TO be one of the most conspicuous liars
that ever lived in America" Two OF the letters
which General Opdycke appends are from General
Stanley himselfI
STANLEY on oPDYCKE AND TO THE PRESIDENT.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH Army CORPS, }
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nav 49, 1861
His E.cellency ANDREW JOHNSON President C"itca
1bavs Inc honor to address your Exceency in behalf
of Brevet BrgadierGenera E. Opdyeke, Colonel l-oth
Tb,s officer desires to remain in service, and nave
the honor recommend him for the hgue-t mission
in the grit Of the Government up 10 MS present ram Oh
short summary of this officers service wiz best
show his merits a. soldier AT the battle Or shiloh
he carried the flag Of his regiment the 1lst ONO, n
charge was twice wounded, but did not leave thr neId
Ar me battle Of "Ch ckanauga" he led his regiment
the l25th Ohio, in important chalge WHICH biOhe tAe
enemy- lines. His regiment maintained its ground
during the two days hglung IOhhS one-'H''u u" "'e'i
mum Der killed and wounded.
He commanded I'VE regiments at the storming OF
Missionary Ridge. November 20 1858. Captured SIX
guns Bragg's headquarters Pursued tae enemy
onrrs by moonlight. May g. was severely ono snccessh-
v engaged with the enemy on =" ROCKY Face M1uhtdiu
Nav ii severely wounded in tue battle OF Resicct"
Remained with the command, and has commanded MS
brigade August, 1864.
IN the battle OF Franklin" Colonel Opdycsc led his
brigade In a charge winch retook our lines of works
and restored centre after being badly prohen cap
turing four hundred l4OO PRISONERS ana ten 4O oalue
The day after the battle wrote note 10 Major
General George II. Thomas. commanding the Depurt~
meat stating That the gallant charge or Colonel OPP
dycl,e's brigade winch occurred Immediately ny
eve. saved Army rom most dcstru tive defeat.
Al Che battle OF NASHVILLE Colonel Opdyckes Brig
ade stOrned the enemy wnrks.ctpturiug one battie
one cannon and three hundred 800 prisoners. Genr
Opdycke in tie OF life, OF good education 1ud
unexccptOnahle In morals.
He Is well educated IN military tactics ana regulations
and is perfectly competent 10 nj position up 90 A.s
present rank Very respectfully yonr 09edent sery mt
signed) ID. >. STANLEY. M.iOr-Gonerai.
STANLEY or OPDYCKE IN An OFFICIAL REPORT.
(Rclerled u IN Last letter.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS
December 2. 1s6 l. !
GENERAL: have the honor 10 submit to IN adj
vance regular recommendations reports, special
mention OF thc gallant services ~ Colonel l. OpdycKe
Io5h ONO Volunteer Infantry. BY personal and stren
nous excrtiOn, fearless Of person. he WAS
Instrumental securing the Tepuse OF the rebels
i'm the battle Of Franklin than any other officer who
came under my observation.
/ attribute 90 aim the SAVING Of that battlefield
Very respectfully, your Obedient servant,
f-igncdl ID. :. STANLEY. MajOrGeneral.
Brigadicr-6eHesGi ". d. WHIPPLE ChicGgo.
GEORGE II. THOMAS ON OPDYCKE.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or THE CUMBERLAND
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 20. 1855.
Respectfully forwarded, approved, strongly ana car
nestlv recommended. agree every particular In
what Major General Wood has aid concerning Breyet
intelligent ana COMPETENT officers IN the ser
vice He brave and gallant, ans has distinguished
himself on many NJ the hatt~feles OF the West. and
las by energy and ZEAL both nj the organization ana
hcroi-m on the field thus inspiring his com
mandl. CO. tributed much TO secure the Suecess
which haa II signally rewarded the obstinate ana
| uer-isteut bAttugs OF this Army. Knowing General
Oodvrke personally and being fully Informed AMI con
vinced OF MS abilities. do most earnestly request tnat