The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-01-10

Ensign II. U. Dunn, late OF the Juniata, has been
detached and placed on waiting orders.
Lieut.. It. C. Fiete. OF the Marine Corps, has left
the city TO Join his new post at Pensacola.
The leave of First Lieut.. Charles F. Roe, adutani
second Cavalry, is extended two months.
Lieut.. T. T. Wood, of the swatara, died in Nor
folk last evening Of congestion OF the liver.
Maj Edward c. williston, Third Artillery. will
proceed TO the National Arnory, Springfield, Mass.
Lieut. Col. Basil Norris medical director will pro-
coed to Fort Candy, Neb., on matters Of public
business.
Secretary of War Endcott was in New York yes
terday, and in his absence Chief Clerk Tweedale
acting secretary.
Lieut.. Herbert winslow has received orders to re-
port for duty in the Equipment Department, Wash
ington Navy Yard.
Passed Assistant Surgeon C. w. Rush has been
detailed TO temporary duty on the New Hampshire,
now at Newport, II. l.
Ensign W. s. Benson was yesterday detached
from photographic ONCE in Baltimore, and ordered
TO the steamer Aloatross.
Ensgns Thomas Wcrthngton and D. n. Mayer, of
the Navy, were yesterday detached from the Junlata
and placed on waiting orders.
Capt W. s. Patten, assistant quartermaster in
charge of Vancouver Barracks, has been ordered to
Portland, oregon on Official business.
Rear Admiral Jouett reports to the Navy Depart
ment the arrival OF the flagship Tennessee at Aspn-
wall December 80, and that affairs there are quiet.
Lieut.. James A. Turner, Of the Marine Corps, has
been ordered to Mare Island. Lieut.. Turner will be
much missed by his many friends, who wish his
speedy ret6rn to this city.
Capt. j. G. Balance, acting judge advocate of the
Department of Texas. has been detailed by the Sec
rotary OF War to act as recorder for the retiring
board of that Department.
First Lieut. r. E. Thompson, Sixth Infantry, now
on duty at Fort Douglass, L. T., has been ordered
to report in person 10 the Chief Signal Oficer for
duty as acting signal officer at Fort Myer, Va.
Lieut.. Col. E. NJ. Heyl, inspector general Depart
ment of Texas has been ordered to proceed 70 GAL
weston on matters of Importance. Upon completion
OF that duty he will return Immediately to his
station.
Capt. W. j. LISTER, George F. Towles, and Richard
Vance, Nineteenth Infantry; Capt. John G. Thomp-
son, Third Cavalry, and Second Lieut.. Parker W.
West, Third Cavalry, now at Fort Rice under special
orders, will report for temporary garrison court
martial duty to the commanding oficer of that post.
Secretary Whitney's review upon the report SUBJ
mitted TO him by Commodore Meade In relation to
the Dolphin was not ready yesterday but 1t is ex-
pected that It. VIII be made p1ollc Monday or Tues
able to accepting the boat, now that 1t behaved so
well In the recent test.
Commander Hof and Leuts Reeder and Meigs,
the board Of naval officers appointed to witness
trial Of an electrical apparatus for distinguishing
sounds at distance, will leave here Tuesday. The
apparatus will be placed on vessel, and the party
will sail down the Chesapeake, testing 1t at intervals
during the trip Professor Graham Bell will accom-
paEy the board.
The retirement from active service this date Of
Col. John p Hatch, Second Cavalry, under act ap
proved June 80, 1882 is announced. Col. Hatch en-
tered the Army in 1Si5, having graduated In July oil
that year among the star number from West Point
and has been in continuous service ever since; was
made first lieutenant in 1851, and captain In Third
Cavalry in 1850, promoted to majer in 1853, lieu.
tenant colonel in 1873 and colonel in ISL and at the
time Of retirement was by brevet br!gadier general
Col Hatchs service 10 his country has been Illus
and meritorious Service at centreras, chIrasusco
and Chapultepec in the Mexican war, and Manassas
South Mountain, and other celebrated engagements
during the late war.
The Grand army Gazette aud National Guards
man for January contains the following deserved
notice of highly distinguished ofhcer: Much sur.
prise and regret Is expressed at the retirement OF
Gen. Horatio c. King from the position OF Judge
Advocate General OF the State OF New York, his
administration OF the once having received the
warmest approval. Many grave and important
questions have arisen, and his decisions have been
commended for their intelligence, cearness and
convincing force. We learn from high authority
that not one has been disapproved set aside. Its
not understood generally that Gen. King was not an
hand, declined TO allow any influence TO be used in
his behalf. Nor Is 1t cloEe secret that he has
for the appointment OF Judge Advocate General Of
the Army. The anomalous condition OF this oflce iE
being freely discussed by the newspapers. Gen.
Swain was found guilty OF onenses by court
martial, the gravity Of which President Arthur
thought justified his dismissal from the service. He
sent the proceedings back TO the court two three
times, and at last reluctantly approved the final
sentence of suspension for twelve years on half pay.
This extraordinary decision practically retires Gen.
Swain for life on an average pay OF about 5000
year, for which he renders The Government no
equivalent Meantime, until 1896, the ONCE must re-
main vacant, unless the President exercises the
thority which the Supreme Court has decided in the
case OF Blake vs.. The United States d3 Otto, Su-
appoints his successor. II the Senate confirms the
appointment Swain will cease 10 be an ofcer In the
Army. Gen. King Is most favoraby mentioned IN
connection with this position. His excellent record
asa soldier, his legal ability, his long familiarity
with military law. of which he is an acknowledged
authority in this State, his personal popularity, his
prominence In connection with military affairs, and
acquaintance In the Regular Army, II ID believed
make him peculiarly available wei. az acceptable
20 the oicers Of the Army, many Of whom, including
members Of the Judge Advocates Corps, are urging
his appointment. IN our own judgment, and we
speak from long acquaintance with Gen. King, d
better selection cannot be made"