The age-herald., 1899-01-07
THOS. M. OWEN CHAIRMAN
Col. s. ". John of Birmingham Nam
 ed as a Member.
SHILOH BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION
The Governor Will Submit the Matter to the General Assembly When It Convenes-NotariesP Pub
 lie Appointed,

Montgomery, January b-kSpeelal-l- Governor Johnston today appointed the members of the Alabama historical com- mission. They are: Thomas M. Owen, of Carrollton, chairman; Dr. w. s. Wyman, of the University of Alabama; Colonel Sam Will John, of Birmingham; Hon. Peter J. Hamilton, of Mobile, and Professor Charles C. Thach, of the Alabama Poly technic Institute.
 The Alabama history commission created by act of the general assembly passed in December. The creation of this important commission was suggested by the Alabama Historical society, and is the result of very earnest work in support by Thomas M Owen, the secretary of the society, who is rewarded with the chair manship of the commission. The members of the commission will serve without re- muneration, but bill was passed author izing the annual printing of the commis- sion's production. The members selected are all interested in the work, and are able men. Their re- ports will be of great value to the state
 Shiloh Battlefield
 Governor Johnston today received the following from the chairman of the Shiloh battlefield commission, which explains it. self. The governor will submit the matter to the general assembly for that body's consideration, and action in accordance with the suggestions of the letter will probably be taken:
 Cincinnati, O., January 4, 1S99 "Hon Joseph F. Johnston:
 'Sir:-At the battle of Shiloh, April and ', 1862, there were engaged the following Alabama troops:
 N II, Seventeenth Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twen- tieth, Twenty second, Twenty fifth, Twen- sixth, Thirty first
 "Artilery-Batteries Ketcham, Gage, Rob- ertson.
 "Cavalry-Brewer, Smith, Robbins, Clan ton, Mathews Rangers, Prattville Dragons twenty organizations in all.
 This commission is marking all the po- sitions of the American soldiers engaged upon the Shiloh field, and in their work. are asking the aid of the survivors of the battle.
 "A number of the states at our suggestion have appointed commissions to aid us, and they have been with us, and I respectfully suggest that you take the steps necessary to the same end.
 "The usual action has been that the state legislature, upon the recommendation of the governor, has passed a bill authorizing the governor to appoint commission styled, say in this case, The Alabama Shiloh Com
 
 cient to pay the travelling expenses to Shi- loh the state commission to serve without pay. Then later, when through the aid of the commission the fighting lines of the Alabama troops are absolutely established (and we have them almost established now) Alabama can make, as other states will, an appropriation to authorize such commis- sion to erect monuments upon the field to the memory of her soldiers. Very respect fully your obedent servant,
 "CORNELIUS CADLE."
 Some Appointments
 The governor made the following appoint ments today:
 Notaries Public-N. B. Long, Gordon. Henry county; William H. Skinner, Brigh- ton. Jefferson county; R. F. Wetmore, Bir- mingham.
 Notares Public and ex-Officio Justices of the ,Peaee-J. F. Hoge, precinct 8, Chero- gee county; Frank E. Mason, Dwight Washington county
 Justice of the Peace-H. P. Lewis, pre- cinct 5, Mobile.
 ion.
 Blount County Settlement There was delegation from Blount coun- ty at the capitol to appear before the state compromise board to effect a settlement of the states claims against Tax Collector J. H. McNeil, of Blount.
 In examining MT. Neil's books Assistant Examiner Foster found-that he was due the state $4SS.6O on errors and interest Emory c. Hall and M. L.. Ward appeared before the board and argued the case, and a com promise was effected. the collector being required to pay into the treasury s311.22. Of this, $195 had previously been paid in.
 KERSH.