, 1881-02-13
!, did Soldier Comes Out in
- His Commanders De-
tense.
n,a Cutting Letter Sent by Rose
Grams to Gen. Hal
Ieck.
s,ma unwritten History Regarding
the Famous Battle Of Chick
amauga.
o Gen. Rosecrans Declined to Fol-
loy the Advice Of His Corps
Commanders.
q, Removal Recommended by Charles 4.
Dana, Who Discreetly staid
in the Rear.

u. Remoyal Recommended BY Oharles a.
Dana, Who Discreetly staid
in the Rear.
~ III Edtor Of The Chicago Tribune.
curAeo Feb. n.-An extract from the
rs.e;cnati Commercial, published in your
sm,ar1ial journal, seeks to do justice to Gen.
po,arrans. which Is most generous, but just.
T. tends to, correct wrong Impressions easily
fanned in the hurry and tumulr of war, and
mid ~. the rejoicings OF those whose great
.,> eood fortune it was to be in the lead at the
s1osa OF our late War. We can surely do
instica while we bind the laurel upon the vic
tto,s brow, Nothing succeeds like success,
.,rs Mr.. Emerson. We might easily para
nSrase the saving by changing 4 word: Moth
inr Is 50 blighting as apparent failure Be
6ono great battle, Generals are few compe-
tent to solve the mighty problem of the COM
tnc contict- After the battle every private
ran frnt the battle over and achieve success
in bis own conceit.
()ne Of the most brilliant men Of genius.
4. literary wonder, as we'll as a STRAIT
sdst in the science of war second to
none, q man and General, as n
fighter early earned distinction, suddenly
disappeared from the prominent view Of his
count1ymen late in the year 1868. and in the
midst Of our great War. Much has been
since written of Gen. Rosecrans for and
seaipst. That he has been one Of the worst
ahnsed and underrated Generals the War
induced there can be no doubt; that the
mantel Of obscurity hangs upon his shoul-
ders unjustly, and illustrates the ingratitude
Of Republics most strlkine1y in his case is
easy demonstrated. he graduated first in
hts class at West Point; was q renowned En-
xipeer before the War. Immediately upon
the outbreak OF the Rebellion be rendered
his services to the Government he was
made Colonel of the Twenty-third Ohio Vol
unteers, and almost Immediately after enter
Ing active service became Brlgadfer-General.
His name soon became synonym for all the
noble qualities Of soldier and gentleman.
With an almost kingly air of dignity he
ret
Eoy TIE HEARTS OF TIE COMMON SOL
DIERS
by lis consideration for their comfort and
real welfare, and the term "Old Rosey" in
less than three months became his familiar
and affectionate sobriQuet throughout the
army. he soon rose to rank commensurate
With bis genius and culture Let us not
lalry with him, as he makes his way over the
brilliant fields of Cheat Mountain, West Vir-
einia, Corinth, and luka, Miss, but 60 with
him at once to Stone River, Murfreesboro,
Tennr Dec, 81, 1852, and Jan. !, 9, 8, and i,
lsa
The desperate battle was fought with
grossly incompetent corps commanders with
oae exception, Thomas), but by his magnet
Ism and almost superhuman personal gallant
II. Gen. Rosecrans wrought out Of that
Chaotic field Of carnage an immortal victory.
Tbs army lay In camp until the following
June, when it began its memorable forward
increment, eliminating with the fearful bat
les Of Chickamauga Tor River OF DEATH"
tts Indian name). Sept 10 and 20, 1868.
In the midst Of the important work Of re-
organizing the badly shattered Army of the
Cumberland, and some two months after the
great victory achieved at Stone River.-for
EaTe him vote Of thanks and the press of
ne land were shouting his praises,-there
cane dispatch from the General-in- Chief
q Washington which is best explained by
Yen. Rosecrans' reply, which probably is
NE secret reason for his subsequent sum-
m1alJ decapitatlon upon the false pretense Of
incorpeteney and failure at Chickamauga.
The reply to that communication, while, as
We hare said, it probably cost him his head
lohelally}, should emblaZon his name and
memory forever upon the scroll Of fame as a
true hero.
Vt WAS AS FOLLOWS:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE CUMBERLAND, MUIR
y IWEkEGssoRo EsB Tenn, March 5. lS63-Naj.- Gen. H.
s1si =. H9tck Chief, Washington. D c..
1es 9 81 vacant Major-G Generalsbip in the Regu-
u army to "th8 General in the field who first
wns an important and decisive victory" il re-
ss.sea: As on; officer and a citizen 1 feel de-
{Faaed At such an auctioneering Of honor!
-. natS e. ae a6eneral among us who would fight
~ ~ ny oEn Personal benefit when he would not
iIs sis n noaor aad bis country? He would come by
~ s e. commission basey In that case, and deserve
~ ~ gs oesptsed BY men Of honor. But are all
as ;.a ptaye and successful Generals on an equal
E,n noe 70 eaanee? II not, those will probably get
''~'' *6h deserve most! ". s. ROSECRASS,
Aajor-Genernl OF Volunteers
.r.a lae almost superlluman difficulties which
.9aS, Upposeo progress in the great forward move
n.eat trsi1 OIL the army from Murfreesboro are
s..9. W. leuembered. 1ncessant rains made the
Ssn,a9 fs.M 9ne great sponge. Artillery had to be
a'eu fSs or Dragged by ropes in the hands of
snna.S sS9fmeS. The army necessarily was
Gaar; q sdSk lcl44tVl3--1ihE u Aalls
hs5 hnesp ravines, trackless woods-Barrens-
dsu ths 70 % Dc "eorduroyed." The rugged spurs OF
sass %e cumberland Mountains had to be marched
-; ~ July heats and the humid atmosphere
\, tb,an august we're detied in the onward march
R1agh Rr;Sgh me wilderness of Tennessee.
nj ths : nad to be constructed from the trees
~ " ue lorest with which to cross large and
nnssssaaefous nssca rivers In the darkness Of night
stratai. Finally, by brilliant series Of
Ean ESa1e9lc g movements, Gen. Rosecrans with
s ssa. Faltaer's division in the lead,
49,. .sRED THE GREAT REBEL STRONGHOLD.
NJ .ta a.ttaahooga-Sept- 9. 1863. To say nothing
5an,,ss s gleat victory Of Stone River, of the
sen saay preceding, this latter achievement Of
h es,a Mn'sSecrans was surely we'll calculated
ii .n ths u Alm the vacant Major-Generalship
HaiIso,-I liz ,Isg4lar army" referred to BY Gen.
Ths h + q. N hls Insulting dispatch of March I.
lnd nigIlslatures niIs Of the States Of New York !
Lhants t.u, ~, ~ JOINT assembly, made votes Of |
.os thls last brilliant service of Gen.
, ron x, va Brains" Halleck und der mann |
ana pot nat und eisen (Bismarck) Stanton did |
r Tss faph any recognition.
nhieeIn nhien aays later the memorable battle of |
3ar Saa: uGa Was fought, Saturday and Sun !
IA HhSp.- u and 20, 1868. ut Gordon's Mills,
Sou1 1tuseeh ~ miles southwest Of Chattanooga.
2f H. ayI My page OF unwritten inside history
nN talong with the letter OF Gen. |
sci,s aus ans Of March 5, 1868, in reply to Hal
alta paeeposaD. ny On the night preceding the |
len. ~. ~. Nnlckamauga (Sept. Is. 1863. |
ette, tseefans ~ with his own hand wrote 4
1S-N%oiF iFaeh OF his three corps command
asnd;nna Gen. 4. Mcdowell McCooK, COM
MI a9lg y the right wing. or Tyenfieth f:orns.