The National tribune., 1886-06-03

Goes. The lust National Convention OF Nffinu
Army men was made up largely OF those already
4 provided with pensions that they voted down a
proposition 10 pension those who were vet suffering
and in want. and every case of this kind where you
grant an increase of pension 10 the widow OF some
distinguished character diminishes your ability TO
do Justice 60 Others who have an equal claim.
As 10 the merits Of this particular case, IL is
proper y remember that when Commander Craven
blew ul5 hrs ship he was acting in direct Conflict
the right Of certain baoys he took 90 the left; he
blew up his ship by striking one Of those hidden
toTpedocs thg EeKt vessel 10 his backed and filed,
and his mis'nanagement threw the whole heet into
disorder.
The House passed the bill-ayes, IO4; noes
9si not voting, 10.
MORE vEToEs.
The President sent messages to Congress
yetoing the following pension bills: Louis
Mecbcr Edward Ayres Dudley B. Branch,
John d. Ham, David w. Hamilton, james c.
Chandler, Annie G. Owen. Bebecca Eldridge,
Eleanor c. Baugham and simmons w. Harden.
ln each case the President says the facts shown
do not, in his opinion justify the granting Of
q pension.
INCOME TAX TO PAY PENSIONS.
Mr. Bland No. introduced bin III. r. 9o2s)
70 revive the income tax, the proceeds thereof
70 be applied TO the payment of all pensions
heretofore granted, or that may hereafter be
authorized by Congress The bill was referred
10 The Committee on Ways and Means.
FOR THE Loss OF A HORSE.
The House passed a bill TO pay James d.
Wood Captain and A. A. g., Sl33.50 being the
value of horse and equipments last in action
al the battle Of Charlottesville.
TIE LATE GEN. JOHN II. MILLER.
In the Senate, on Thursday, Mr.. Stanford
(Cal.) called up the resolutions introduced by
him, expressing the sorrow Of the Senate at the
death of the late Senator John H. Miller, Of
I fh,1f
Mr.. Stanford addressed the Senate. In feeling
terms he briefly outlined the life Of Mr.. Miller,
from bis birth in Indiana through the varied
phases OF his career as student, lawyer, citizen,
soldier, and Senator In concluding his re-
marks, Mr.. Stanford said:
Gen. Miller's life a success. The work he un-
dertoOk he did well whether IN camp. IA commerce,
in Congress. lie gained commendation on every
side and ia every path OF duty ln which lac walked.
Has persuasive elOquence, earnest able, and logical
reasoning, was recognized IN this Chamber. de
took active Interest in everything that looked TO
the welfare of his state. his party aud his country.
lie was progressive man aud "A friend. In
politics he was Republican and a partisan. and
never sought 10 conceal II. lie believed that he
who serves his country best his party best"
he IL gone. Impartial history VIII delight 10 place
has nRme--as private and public ciiigen-high
among thoHe who worthy examples for their
o0unirymen 10 admire and initiate.
Mr. Edmunds bore tribute TO Mr. Miller's rare
adaptability for the work OF diplomacy often
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Never, Mr..
Edmunds said frequent nor long speaker
Mr. Miller was always known as q man of
thought, Of industry, aud Of practical sagacity.
The same calfnness aud gentle persistence which
had distinguished him throughout his active
life remained with him TO the end He faced
death without munnur and without sorrow
except such As was natural ia leaving behind
him those be loved.
Mr. Voorhees, (Ind) delivered an eloquent
eniogy, in which ne characterized Gen. Miller
as the highest type Of an American citizen and
soldier lie said:
But all the bright array Of Indiana soldiers no
name has b prOuder place does more honor 20
The history OF bs native state than that Of John r.
Miller. ] need not detail his military services
They are preserved iR the annals OF his country
and cherished IN the hearts OF his c0uUtrymen lie
was bnevetted MalOr-General for conspicuous
courage 30 battle nIld lncrted. aud should have re-
ceived, Major-tieperai's commission aud full
raiik. With the return OF peace Gen. Miller
sought the Pacific coast anS made his home in that
wonderful stale whose discovery, development
and wealth have flashed upon the world more like
a ievileeIlng romance thRn siupenduOus reality
IN human history. In the midst Of the strong and
pushing people OF that remarkable Common wealth,
where the survival 81 the fitest is "A practical
daily law and not a mere speculative theory Gen.
Miller went 10 the front and there maintained him
sciL Indiana may be pardoncd Cor her interest and
price Ia her in distant States. il is a some
what singular circumstances that when ne entered
TINS body be succeeded the accomplished and elo-
fArlt a1ttuklk also "a NEA4fG OI lINlNIu.
A. senator moving here In the Eiidst Of his as
s0ciates, Cen. Miller was admired. respected and
beloved. HIS abilities were 81 high order and
he brought 10 The discharge Of hls Duties the habits
and methods Of a trained and cultivated mind His
demeAROr full Of quiet dilrtihed courtesy
toward all I1e was always gentleman. Gen.
Miller had been for FnaEy years intense sufferer
and there In doubt that his life was shortened lyy
the shock atd severity Of lane wounds. In the ordi-
nary course of nature. and by reason OF a strong
physical constitution ccsth should long have
spared him 10 hs family. his friends and his
country. But though prematureiy called he met
the Efeai ibeEIinbe change with the firrnness and
Tie faith 81 soldier aad Christian Indiana Joins
California ulOufner Tor the bonOred dead and
ays 80 evergreen garland OF gratitude for his
vloes anu snection Tor hls memory bis grave.
Mr.. 1ogsn gIll) paid high tribute 10 the
worth of Gen. Miller. he said
Al tae battle Of Stone River Gen Miller ex-
biisiea his ability ln very conspicuous manner.
Two eays before Ills engagement be had been
painfully wounded and still suffering acutely
from the eficcts Of the wound. HAVING, been or
deTed - the support Of Gen. Critendens CoTTys a.
Stone River be took position with his brigade upon
the ieit Oi the railroad IN open field and near the
bank 0i the stream. About O'Clock IN The after
noon a furious attack was Enade by the enemy upon
Gen. Benttys Van Cleve's Division, which wa.
ther-Rerbss Che river. The latter was compelled 20
retreat % tIe other side again through Gen Miiers
lines The enemy had followed the retiring Union-
facing Gen biller's BTignde.
A spirited aCilOH al once took place between the
two bodice 81 tro0ps across the stream. Under the
gan 10 waycr and then 10 fsill back. Gen. Miller
lscFceivlnR ha advantage, determined 20 follow H.
aud gave ofderr fOf an immediate advance. Al this
moment au oroeT came 10 him from general off,
ocr, not lIis iinuIeate cOInmaIiceT desist from
The aiiesp 70 crnss tie river. With tbe self-rci-
apce marking independent natures, Gen. Miller
dashed acEOss the river with his troops the enemy
gsing Dc0Ie him ii order 10 gain the of the
batteries IN his On went the UniOuisis under
the lead u the gallant Miller Nothing could with
stand Their utrc cIiclty. a charge was made upou
battery Of ioar guns with the fire Of the pieces
iairg blazing in iale faces Of the attacking party.
a hand-io-aaDd c0ullc took place the battery was
captured, and win Il the oOi0rs OF the regiment
serving lt
The movement of Gen Miller was periIons fn The
extreme bni The importance Of the result obtained
inllg luHtii4ed Tie daring attempt. The check re-
4 crlHed by tbe enemy through Gen. Miilcr'g nuda-
cioua bravery undoubtedly contributed as much il
rot more Iln any OtlnT thing Ia turning the tide
i favor Of our troops Al this battle aud prevented
ile enemy from occup. ing the nights overlooking
Stone River.
He severely wounded al Liberty Gap aud
afieTaafc commanded "A large force si ths battle Of
Nashville, where he gained great distinction.
These incidents are Eclcotcd from the military
career Of Gen Miller in order 10 IL! !nsirate ie strong
character and ardent patriotism Of tile whose
i0ss We have 20 recently been called upon 10
mourn.
With previous military education he entered The
Union army al tIe beginning 81 the war. and simply
through foFee ~ ms marked personal characicirtics
bnrkcd by the fitness ior arms " hich the life Of
iree-bOfn American citizen n 10 well calculated TO
create, lac let the army at the termination Of the
conflict viii the rank 81 lSrcvet Mnlor-G cHeral
Z thf military career 81 The lhmcuicd Miller fur
nishcs npolef Interesting example 81 the resources
~ the Lniird -lcs WHOM forced 10 The dread alter
4 native ~ @aF. Fortunately. the country has not
gfrn been called % accept this alternative during
ne course q - peaceful history but Old England,