The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-09-02

(Sigled) W, 7. SHERMAN, General.
JNo. NJ. BACON, Colonel and A, DC.
HEADQUARTERS
ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES,
Washington, D. c, Dec 4, 1876
Gen. W, s. Hancock, New York City
Deer Genera;-I have Just received your letter
os the 30, and have telegraphed you my consent
10 your proposed trip. 1 cannot toresee any OBJ
jeCtons, and hope soon that events will admit of
the return to their posts OF the companies de-
tached at the South; but every time | make
move IN that direction am met by insurmOunt
able objections, Three of the companies Of the
First Artillery from Fort Sill reported at Coum
bus, Onio yesterday, and will be here this even
ing Everything is ready for them The last
company, suppose, was detained al Sill to await
| the relief on the war Tell Gen. Fry (Adjutant.
| GeneraD that, in case of any orders, will have
| them sent to you at New York and he eau exc
cute them, The political orders Of Ruger at
Columbia preferred should go from the PTesi'
| dent to him through the Secretary OF War. They
| we're not military. l dislike much to have our
soldiers used in connection with legislative
| body, but orders coming from the President have
70 De obeyed. They form a bad precedent, but
thus far have prevented collision Of arms be
| tween II famed partisans
| / trust you will find Mrs. Hancock and your ST.
| Louis friends well.
! Truly yours
(Sgned) W. T. SHERMAN, General
true copy,
jNo. NJ. BACON, Colonel and A. D C.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION !
| OF THE ATLANTIC
New York, Dec, G. 1876
To Adjutant General, U. s. Army, Washington;
Sir;-I have the honor to inform you that
leave New York this evening for st. Louis, for a
short absence, by permission OF the General Of
the Army.
| 10 n Nh nd NV
IelegTaphiC address will be Care Of Commanding
officer, ST. Louis Arsenal, Jefferson Barracks. Mo,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
tsigned) WINFIELD S. HANCOCK,
Major General Commanding.
jNo. M BACON, Colonel and A. D. c.
HEADQUARTERS J
-.. ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES,
Washington, Dec, II, 1876 }
Gen. W. s. Hancock Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
My Dear General:-LeEt your peace Of mind
may be disturbed by the foolish report, banded
in the newspapers about your being ordered
from New York, will tell you that there is not a
word Of truth in 1t.
Neither the President nor Secretary of War has
ever intimated to me such purpose and know
have never said word or written syllable to
the effect
see in the Republican (of st. Louls) that n d
only was the order made, but that destroyed II
end tore out the leaves of the record book con
aiming the copy. The whole thing was, and is
aP Invention by somebody who wanted to create
q sensation. The same is true about John Sher
nTd intriguing 10 be President of the Senate
that ne might be President ad interim, He has
u 4 me that he has never heard the subject
uSOached; that he would not accept the place, at
he prefers to be what he is now Chairman OF the
Senate Committee on Finance. hope you fnO
the family in good health and spirits, and / hope
you will spend with me a peaceful and happy
week OF holidays This letter may be super
huous, but the emphatic repetitions OF wild ru
NOR in the st. Louis Republican suggested to INT
the prOpriety OF my correcting an impression, /
made on you.
No serious changes in command are being con
tempated; and when they are you may be surf
that will give you the earliest notice. There ar
men, on mischief intent, who would gladly sov
the seeds Of dissension among US OF the army.
Truly your friend,
(Signed) w. 7. SHERMAN.
A true copy.
JNo. NJ, BACON, Colonel and A. D, c.
> Next in the correspondence comes Gen. Han
, cock 8 letter to Gen. Sherman of December 2Sth
1876 which was printed In the DEMOcRA
, some time ago To this Gen. Sherman replied
HEADQUARTERS !
ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES,
( Washington, Jan. 2. 1877
I Gen. W. S. Hancock, New York:
E Dear General;-I did not receive your mcst in
, teresting letter of December 2S irom CarOndole
Mo, till yesterday l am very GLAD to have you
views IN erttnS0 upon subjects OF such vital i'm
y portance. Our standard opinions are mosLl
!. formed on the practice Of our predecessors; but
grand change was made after the close OF IN
| civil war, by the amendments of the COnstitutio
giving to the freed slaves certain civil and pOlt
8 cal rights, and empowering Congress to make th
Q laws necessary TO enforce these rights. Thi
power is now absolute, and Congress ha
, enacted laws with which we are not yet tamiiia
and accustomed. see pages 9iS $40 and $50, RI
= vised Statrtes (section / $780, Ediuos 1878 4.
IA AS a matter OF fact, dislike to have our arm
used in these civil conflicts but the President ha
' the lawful right to use the army aud navy, al
Y has exercised the right as he believes. lawful
a and righuully, and our duty has been, and is, |
u sustain him with zeal and sincerity.
AS 10 the Presidential election, we are In Il
o manner required 10 take the least action, but
o recognize ham as President whom the lawful
appointed officers declare to be such person.
i hope and pray that the Congress will agree o
!. some method before the day and hour aTrivl
y But In case Of failure TO elect by or before tn
d 4lh OF March, there will be q vacancy In bot
a Offices Of President and Vice President, in whic
y y event the President of the Senate becomes Pres
q cent pro tempOre, and new election will hav
o TO be held under the law Of 1892 See Title III
Il chapter l., pages 81 % and 49, Revised Statutes
!. II is we'll we should compare notes and agre
! before the crisis is on us; but | surely hope "
y may pass this ordeal safely and peacefully.
II Twin be pie ased 10 hear from you at any tint
/. (Signed) W. 7. SHERMAN.
:. true copy.
II JEO, NJ. BACON. Colonel and A. D. c.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIvIsIoN)
OF THE ATLANTIC,
NnW V.Nwhr Tas, L