The National tribune., 1886-08-26
tered threo-times-three cheers were given for


with rousing cheers. He said many happy
things. Gen. Edgar Allen, Of Richmond, re-
sponded 10 repeated calls In graceful and
pleasing way he told interesting stories
OF the trip. In speaking of the acts OF
the Convention he cited the unanimous APP
prevail by the Convention Of the doings OF the
Veterans Rights Union. The mention OF this
fact was received with loud applause. Maj.
Urell called attention 90 miniature tent
which he had placed on the presiding officers
table. There were two Of these tents" said
he, at the Convention. One was on Zen.
Burdett's table, and the other on Gen. Sher-
mans. ! stole them both. This one was on
Gen. Burdett's desk, and l present IL to the
Department Of the Potomac" The gift was
received with cheers.
In a happy manner Comrades Gibson, Grant
and Faunce told Of the good times they had
enjoyed. Commde Grosvenor told of the tricks
of the boys IN Chinatown, and Comrade Wood
said he never saw Welcome, GAR" IN SO
many places in all his life. lie felt proud TO
see il, bat when he and his comrade saw II on
an undertaker's shop, with the words Come
in " under the welcome" il looked too cordial.
It was the only invitation he had TO kick
against. After the speech making the lady
members of the Woman's Relief Association
took charge Of the delegates aud served them
banquet. Post Commander Lincoln, in neat
little speech, thanked the ladies, on behalf OF
the delegates and the Department, for their
kindness The utmost cOrdiality and good
feeling marked the occasion.
THE sPoILs OF WAR.
Some time ago Acting Secretary Fairchild in
stTucted Mr.. krites, Chief OF the DIVISION OF
Abandoned Property, TO carry into effect the
provisions Of the act OF Congress authorizing
the Secretary of the Treasury TO deliver TO the
rightiUl owners certain articles OF JewelryTetc.,
captured by the United States army during the
civil war and deposited in the Treasury De-
partment. Mr.. krites has accordingly pre-
pared rules and regulations which will govern
the restoration of all such articles, and has just
concluded an examination OF the articles on
deposit. They are contained in two boxes and
consist OF silverware jewelry, watches, por-
traits, etc. One Of the boxes contained nearly
500 watches, gold. silver and brass, and num-
Der Of jack knives, pocketbooks, letters ETC.
These were mainly taken from prisoners OF war
who died in hospitals around Washington,
Cape Lookout aud Elmira, and were deposited
in the Treasury by Gen. ketcham. Some OF
them, however, belonged TO Union soldiers who
died during the war near the places designated.
The other box contained lot OF articles cap
tared by Gen. Sherman's troops at Camden, 5.
c., in the early part Of 1865. They consist OF
family plate, jewelry. etc, which had been de-
posted In bank at Camden by Mr. McRae ana
BLn6f NEalAnN TesiuSnlS OF lhhl SSCAlOus mn
inventory has been made and IL is thought the
articles can be easily identified by their own
ers. They will be restored upon application,
accompanied by satisfactory evidence OF own
ership. The two boxes referred TO contain all
the property of the character described now In
the United States Treasury, except possibly the
presentation swords belonging 10 Gen. Twiggs,
aud captured by Gen. Butler in New Orleans
lie is an unsettled question ms yet whether
these swords can be restored under the proyis-
ions of the act referred to shove All the other
articles mentioned which have not been re-
stored by April next will be advertised, aud
such as shall still remain in the Treasury fol
one year from that time will be sold at public
auction.
THE GOVERNMENT on A VACATION.
The President does not intend 10 be bothered
with any business while absent unless Mr.. Bay
ards scrap with Mexico shall assume a more
serious aspect or something else happens 10 de
mRnd attention. he has given directions tina,
no official mail shall be forwarded 10 him. Any
public business requiring his immediate con
sideratiOH will be brought 10 his attention by
the Cabinet officers. To the numerous specia
correspondents who asked TO accompany hin
upon his trip the President said that he wa!
sure the public did not desire that minnt,
details should BIO gwen Of all his movement
during his vacation. rs such a course would
utterly defeat the object aud purposes Of hi'
trip. In recognition, however, of pardonabl'
curiosity AS 70 any incident Of interest tina
may take place, he has himself made arrange
ments whereby anything that the public ough
10 know concerning has movements will be fur
nIshed the agents OF the regular press associs
| tiOns.
AL tho members Of the Cabinet are away er
| cept tbe Secretary of State. The departure O
tho President leaves Mr.. BaySrd 10 run tn
Government, altSOngh the latter has the assist
ance OF largs aRd able corps OF correspond
cuts. The truth il, however, that the newspa
per men have soco a great cross 20 Mr.. Bayard
| Between the fisheries trouble and tho Cuttin
case they have kept him in hot water 70
months. IL has been talked around Of late tina
| he c0ntemplates retirement TO private life. Til
rumor is given for what il is worth, and tina
probably is not much. Mr.. Bayard has born
| up bravely under his domestic bereavement
which have weighed heavily upon him. TIL
| annoynnces connected with his recent oficis
life have tried him sOrely. His face has a wor
and troubled look, and it would not be strang
il he should desire rest from the tribulations
political life. ln any event he is not likely I
retire until he gets the Mexican imbroglio o
his hands.
THE ARMY's sUhGEoN-GENERAL.
In its last issue The NATIONAL TRIBUN
i nOOcQ ludb blit l-ftSlObill Ddu designated 20
j. III. Baxter, Chief Medical Puryeyor of Il
Army, 10 act as Surgeon General until he shoul
make a permanent appointment, aud said
Army officers say DIR. Baxter's designation il
dicates the Presidents determination TO a.
point him"
Alive 10 the interests Of its readers-alws,
furnishing the latest and most reliable nel
before it is given to the general public-its re
resentatiye has ascertained that the Secretal
Of War has recommended the promotion Of ID
Baxter; but not TO transcend the cuStOmal
rules of propriety, and appear 10 have misplac,
confidence, we only say IL is understood th
the Secretary Of War;" etc.
Col. Baxter entered the volunteer service
Surgeon, 18th Mass, 26Jh June, l5jl was a
! pointed Surgeon United States volunteers 4
April, 1862; Brevet Colonel, 18th March, ls6
) Lieutenant Colonel and Assistant Medical Pu
veyor, 2Oth July, 1867; Chief Medical Pm
yeyOr, 18th March, ls72, and Colonel, I'D Jun
1876.
He is the senior officer Of his corps, aud a M
Of great experience in the profession Of meC
cine. lie has twice been oveTslaughed, Al
J President Cleveland will not make Jun Tor ,
> iiccr again his superior. lie is genial war;
hearted, oasily-approached gentleman. who
j all will honor who shall have cause 20 approa
. him SUPERINTENDENT, either upon public
private business
p Under the law the President may select 81
! geon- General from among all the officers Of 1
J Medical Corps Of the Army, which contains
! large number of ambitious, able men, aud the
y are nearly score below Dr. Baxter in ral
whose names are on the list as active co
: pctitors for the place.
CHANCE AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YAI
Last week an order was issued from I
. Navy Department closing up al the bureaus
/ laa n r. NarH ont