The National tribune., 1893-06-22
PICKET ..s..SH0TS.
From Alert Comrades ali Along the
Line
Corps Histories.

| W., Complains VI certain errors WHICH
~ he alleges exist in the History O
the Sixth Corps, as published il
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE The Editor O
the Corps Histories wishes to say that the
errors, however, to which he points are those
only of omission failure to give list Of
casualties in certain engagements and at
tributing to the whole corps participation
in certain engagements in which, in fact
only portion took part). The Corps His
tories, as published, do not purport to be
complete in minor details, but are simply
histories, giving in general way the princi-
pal events with which the respective corps
were identified. In the histories of the
| earlier corps the independent movements
and engagements of divisions, brigades, ETC.,
| were only mentioned when necessary to
complete the narrative. Complaints from
correspondents followed, and to meet them
the scope of the articles was extended so far
as the limited space allotted would permit.
Undoubtedly much interesting matter relat-
ing specifically to divisions brigades, and
regiments has been omitted, and it is re-
GREETED that this is so; but, as before stated,
want of space precludsd the admission of
anything more than brief narrative of
events relating generally to the entire corps.
It is further regretted that from the same
cause publication of the histories of the re-
naming corps must, for the present, be sus-
| pended. They will be resumed whenever
| possible.
A Descendant of Gen. Morgan.
Mrs. NJ. Brown, Belleville, Kan, writes
that some time ago she saw statement that
| a certain man who was the only descendant
and nearest relative of Gen. Morgan, of
Revolutionary fame, was about to realize q
princelv fortune as such. The writer's
mother is engaged in hunting evidence to
show that she is a direct descendant of said
Gen. Morgan, and as near as any other living
relative. She asks that due notice be given
of that fact, and expresses the desire that no
precipitate disposition of the fortune in
question be made until she has had rea-
sonable time in which to secure the evil
dence.
The Cherolsee-Strip.
The Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
has received several inquiries as to the relia-
bility of Comrade J. E. Gillingwaters, an in
terview with whom in regard to the advan-
tages of the Cherokee Strip as q settling
place appeared in recent issue. THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE vouches for nobody. We
know little of Comrade Gillingwaters, but
what we do know is very favorable. His
expressed intention Is that Of gathering a
party, each of whom is to contribute GER
tain sum, and to 60 out apd camp on the
edge Of the Strip, thence to make the run
for land on the opening day. Comrade
Gillingwaters writes US that he has already
established his camp, and that good many
veterans are on the ground His address is
Arkansas City, Kan. -
The Great Rebellion.
Comrade R. L. Lillibridge, Co. A, 45th H.,
writes that the six companies of the 7th Mo.
were not at Medon Station, Tenn, on Aug
81, 1862, when that place was attacked by
the rebels, under Gen. Armstrong, as pub
lished in our issue of April % last The Editor
of the Corps Histories wishes to say that it
appears from the Official Records of the War
of the Rebellion that these companies were
sent from Jackson to the assistance of the
garrison at Medon, and arriving there by
railroad Immediately formed line and
charged the enemy, driving him from the
town and inflicting considerable loss upon
him, also taking number of prisoners"
(see Vol. II, part !, page 50,) and it should
have been so stated in the Chronology.
The Injustice of 1t All.
James Dutton, (postofice not given,) Ore
gon, says that there is more dense and will
full ignorance On the pension question than
on almost any other subject of the day, and
there is more malevolence displayed than on
any question before developed before the
American people. But the pension laws are
the results Of the careful study of conditions
by some of the greatest and fairest-minded
men of our time. The writer thinks all
should be q unit on this point; that if the
validity of pension claim be called into
question, the same rules of evidence that are
established in court of law should govern
here. He thinks the manner of taking testi-
mOny by most Special Examiners is very
irregular and improper. There should be
some definitely prepared system of gather
ing evidence. The old soldier in giving
evidence does not now have as much chance
for justice as he would have were he testify
ing in court of law.
The Sixteenth Corps.
Comrade W. A. Stiles, Co. G.. 9th Ill. Cav,
of Peabody, Kan, calls attention to an error
in u statement made in connection with the
history of the Sixteenth Corps published
in our issue of May 4. The Editor of the
Corps Histories wishes to say that the sem
tence referred to should read, I" In August,
1868, cavalry force under the command of
Col. E. F. Winslow, consisting of the Sd and
4th Iowa and 9Th H., left their camp" etc.
ALI oiA SthOi ACSpCCto ~ 10 SoA-
rect, as shown by the Official Records of the
War Of the Rebellion.
Homes for Settlers.
L. M. Staring, Grand View, Tenn, writes
that if any comrade wants to live in Sec
ton where there is good school, a health
full climate, congenial neighbors from the
North, and thrifty business section, he will |
do well to address, with stamp, the writer,
as there is need Of more families in the COM
munity where he resides.
j. I. Robertson, Battery I, 9Th Pa. III. A., |
Almeda, Tex, writes: 4" / would call the at |
tention of the comrades to this region. 1t is |
in the Gulf Coast country. The climate is |
mild and healthful, and any one wishing |
to engage in growing fruit or vegetables, or
raising poultry, can find desirable home
here. Houston has GAR. Post. We
have schools and churches of all denomina-
lions. Society is of the very best, lands are
yet cheap, and desirable homes can be made
in this country more cheaply than in many
other sections. Timber is abundant, and
wood and lumber cheap. Prices for fruits
and vegetables are always remunerative. We |
not Only have an ev Gallant homa marriott in