The National tribune., 1884-08-07

Gen. Beafh's Retirement from the COMMANDMENT
chiefsi.ip-ClOsiHg Up the HeadqRsrters- Reap
pointment Of Q.-M.-Gen. Taylor-Steady Growth
OF the Order.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. A.
Past COmmandcr-in-Chief Beath (how oddly
the title soundsil arrived at home from the
National Encampment on Wednesday last and
Immediately settled down to hard work, for
during his absence of nearly two weeks an
immense amount Of matter requiring his per-
s0nal attention had accumulated.
a LABOR OF LOVE
In conversation with your correspondent
few days ago. he expressed himself as being
highly pleased with the results OF the Encamp-
ments work, the harmonious spirit that pre-
vailed and the cordial reception extended to
him. Although during the greater part of the
time he was kept busily engaged in work be-
longing 10 the high position from which he was
about TO retire and had but little time for
recreation, yet as anything looking TO the in
terest of the Grand Army of the Republic is
labor Of love 10 him, he willingly devoted his
whole time 10 it as long as it was necessary.
Still he found time TO enjoy some of the many
pleasant hours that were devoted 10 the enter
tainment of those who were the guests OF the
. comrades and citizens of Minneapolis and he
Us warm in their praise.
READY TO STEP DOWN AND OUT
Gen. Beath has everything ready at National
Headquarters TO turn over 10 his successor,
which viii be done in few days. Adjit-Gen
AlcOrn is expected 10 arrive here to-day or to-
morrow for consultation and to get an insight
into matters that have come over from the old
to the new administration, and it is probable
that Commander-in-C Chief kountz will also be
here. A formal transfer Of all books papers
and other property Of National Headquarters
viii then be made, and the duties OF admins
tering the affairs Of our grand Order viii have
supervised its atiairs for the past year. Pre-
vious 70 leaving Minneapolis Gen. Beath issued
his last official order, IN which he in appro-
pirate terms relinqaishes the command which
he so earnestly labored to make a memorable
one in the history Of the Grand Army of the
Republic and asks for his successor in Office
the same courtesy. encouragement and hearty
cooperation that was shown TO him. This
order is in the hands Of the printer and viii be
aent out at an early day.
THE QUAETERMAsTER-GENERA
The reappoiutment of Comrade Jno Taylor
TO the responsible position OF Quartermaster-
General, is the source of much qualification to
the comrades Of this city. where he is SO well
known and highly esteemed and is just
tribute TO a jealous, faithful. hard-worlzing and
honest officer To himself while ii brings
with i another year Of arduous duties and re-
Dewed responsibilities it cannot but make him
feei happy IN the knowledge that his fidelity
20 the trust ccDfded 10 him two years ago, has
been appreciated and rewarded by leaving it in
his charge Tor the third time
NEW POSTS.
Applications for charters for new Posts still
continue TO be received at Department Head
quarters the latest being as follows: For Post
10. 45I, 10 be located at Woodbury., Bedford
Co.; NO. 452, at South Gibson, Susquehanna
Co.; No. z53, at Montrose also in Susquehanna
Co; No. z5s, at Hopewell, Bedford Co. No.
455. at fassetts, Bradford Co. No. 456, at
West Aiddiesex, Mercer Co.
HIS HANDS PULL
Assistant Adj't-Gen. Thos J. Stewart has
certainly had his hands full for some time
back, and viii have for quite length Of time
yet. On him devolved the ardnous duty of
arranging all the details for the trip TO Mime
spolis, and many are the interviews be held
with the railroad officials and Others in per-
fecting his arrangements. Immediately after
his return he, a. Adjntant Of the 9Th Regiment
OF the National Guard, had TO prepare TO ac-
company his regiment TO the Encampment OF
the whole division at Gettysburg, where he
now is. BY the time he returns from there he
will end plenty Of work 10 do in getting ready
for the Department Encampment at Bellefonte
which will commence on the 10th inst, lasting
until the 2lst During all these absences tho
work OF his Office wall be accommodating, so that
ny the time be settles down TO his desk again
he viii find plenty 10 occupy his time for some
weeks.
THE coKS EXCHANGE REGIMENT.
The surviving members Of the 1I6th T. V
tCorn Exchanged have made the final arrange
nents for unvaiiinp their monument at Get
tysbnrg during the first week in September
The monument viii be made of Quincy granite
and will stand seven feet six inches high sur
mounted by knapsack. Tie site selected fol
its erection win be on Round Top, the position
occupied by the regiment during the third day
of the engagement The survivors viii be &c
eompaBiec by the members Of The Commercia
Exchange Association, Philadelphia, and thei
lady friends. "IG0.n
THE DEPARTMENTS.