The National tribune., 1884-10-02

the Army of the Cumberland TO prepare me-
mortal of Gen. Jas. H. Steedman, his life aud
services. were among the visitors of the week
at Headquarters.
Also. Gen. J. C. Smith. of Springfield, Ill.,,
who with his wife was returning from the Su-
preme Council of Masons at Detroit. Gen.
Smith is State Treasurer of Illinois, now serv-
ing second term, after an interval, as the law
requires, and is candidate for Lieutenant
Governor on the Republican ticket He
SERVED ON GEN. sTEEDMAN's STAFF
and was on the skirmish-line with him at Red
House Bridge the morning he resolved to go to
the relief of Thomas at Chickamauga. Gen.
Smith is fluent talker. graphic in de-
seription, and gives many stirring incidents OF
the army life of his illustrious chief
Mrs. Ida l.. Lincoln, wife of Comrade w t.
Lincoln, of Salt Lake City, was among the
visitors who called to pay her respects to the
Commander-in-Chief Mrs. Lincoln visited
Toledo by the request of the comrades of Salt
Lake City, that she might become familiar
with the work OF the Woman's Relief Corps
and so introduce il in the West. The comrades
of the Grand Army of Utah and adjacent Ter
ritories regard Mormonism as the great
DIsLoYAL SPIRIT OF THE AGE,
and are arming and equipping themselves in
Utah to act as defense to the loyal element
should danger arise The Mormons place alle-
glance to the church above allegiance to the
country, and soldier, who has become Nor
mon. and who has applied for admission TO the
Post. has been refused initiation, because he
said that in case of conflict his vows would
compel him to stand by the church and against
the flag of the country he had fought to save.
The Grand Army in Utah feel that the Gov
ernment is very derelict in delaying some sure
measures TO check and eradicate the great evil.
Among other visitors was Comrade w. II. Hib-
bard Past Adjutant, David Becker Post, No
25. Ogden Center Mich. The Post is Just re-
covering from the serions misfortunes of the
fire, which destroyed their hall and all their
supplies.
ENCOURAGING GAINS.
Supplementary reports have been received
by Adi't-Gen. Alcorn from California and Iowa,
IN which Iowa reports gain for the quarter
ending June 80 of S55; total 5,5S3. Califor-
mia reports gain for the quarter ending June
80, of 54s; total 1886. The Department num-
bers 63 Posts. and the A. A.-G. promises 20 by
| the close of the current year.
THE TENNESSEE TRIP
of the Commander Chief has now beenfully
determined. Leaving Toledo Saturday, Oct.
/ Is, he will reach Nashville and visit the Post
there Monday, Oct. 20. He will be the guest
while there of the Department of Tennessee,
| Col. E. 5. Jones commanding, who will accom-
pany him to Memphis and other points. The
Nomhlahoer OF lhe fost at memphis VIII mect
him at Nashville the dates for Memphis and
vicinity being fixed for Oct. 2l, % and %. At
Chattanooga he viii visit the battlefield OF
! Mission Ridge, so memorable in his own per-
sonal history. The journey promises to be one
of great interest aad pleasure.
BEN BUTLER POST.
The publication of the Ben Butler CORE
spondence in The NATIONAL TRIBUNE has
sufficed to bring many inquiries TO Headquar-
ters concerning the naming of a Post after a
living soldier. and one in this case not even a
member Of the GAR.
SOUTHERN OHIO REUNION.
/ October II, Ohio Posts at Rainsboro' and
vicinity, to the number of 10 or -, hold Re-
union at that place, which the Commander-in-
/ Chief is urged 10 attend, but may not be able
to do so, owing TO his contemplated Southern
/ trip. FORSYTH.