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repulsed most disastrously; and to retain
possession of an advanced position, more
or less close to the enemy's line was the
utmost that could be done.
To the right Of the Fifth Corps was
strung out line so thin and extended,
that beyond holding it's own, it was hope
less for that corps to attempt to do more.
The Ninth Corps made no attack at the
hour ordered; but Gen. Burnside got two
of his divisions round in position TO as
sail the enemy's left flank, and by noon
had one brigade posted across the eastern
end of the Shady Grove road. This force
warmly engaged the enemy. The batteries
of the corps worked sufficiently far round
to the right to make the Confederate posi-
ton at that point very difficult to hold;
and by afternoon Gen. Burnside was pre-
pared to assail the enemy's left. Long
before that time, however, the action had
been suspended.
The action was decided, as l have said,
in an incredibly brief time in the morn
ing's assault. But. rapidly as the result
was reached, it was decisive; for the con-
their assault hopeless. The troops went
forward as far as the example of their Off
GERS could carry them(43): nor was it pos
sible to urge them beyond; for there they
knew lay only death, without even the
chance Of victory. The completeness with
which this judgment had been reached by
the whole army was strikingly illustrated
by an incident that occurred during the
forenoon. Some hours after the failure of
the first assault, Gen. Meade sent instruc-
tons to each corps-commander to renew
the attack without reference to the troops
on his right or left. The order was issued
through these officers to their subordinate
commanders. and from them descended
through the wonted channels; but no man
oy<Jf fba oh s1a ooI
a verdict, silent, Yet emphatic, against fur
ther slaughter. The loss on the Union side
in this sanguinary action was over 1900,
while on the part of the Confederates, it is
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1t is not often in war that belligerent
is in condition to afford q sacrifice thus
dfspropOrtiOnate; nor can results thus
achieved be accounted the proof and pro-
cedure Of high order Of generalship. /
shall endeayor to show this by recur-
renee to those simple principles to which
great military questions may almost al
ways be reduced
Having determined to advance upon
Richmond by an overland march, it de-
pended on Gen. Grants own viii to give
his operations what character he pleased.
This, at least, was true after the battle OF
the Wilderness, which was an inevitable
action, determined less by strategic or tao
ticai considerations than by the moral
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A. 81 propose to fight it out on this
line, II it takes all Summer."-Dispatch
of May II, 1864.
45. append statement of cas-
ualties in the Army Of the Potomac in the
battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania,
North Anna, and Cold Harbor.
Wilderness, May 5 to 12-Killed: OH
GERS, 200; enlisted men, 3,O10 Wounded:
Officers. LOTT; enlisted men, 1&261. Miss
ing: Officers. III; enlisted men. 6.667.
Aggregate, 29,41O.
spotsylvania. May IL to 21--Killed:
Officers, la; enlisted men. 2,032. Wound
ed: Officers, $50; enlisted men, Z, ,807. Miss
gregate, 1O,381.
North Anna, May 21 to 31--Killed: Of
ficers, IL; enlisted men, 136 Wounded:
Oficers, 81; enlisted men, LOGS. Missing:
Officers, 8; enlisted men, 324. Aggregate,
Cold Harbor, June / to 1O-Killed. o.
dcers, la; enlisted men, 1,5G1. Wounded:
Officers, 421; enlisted men, S.621. Missing:
Oaicers, 81; enlisted men. 1856. Aggre-
Total officers killed, $50; wounded,
1,764; missing, 262.
Total enlisted men killed, 6,75O; wound
ed. 81, ,642; missing, 1854.
Total casualties, officers and enlisted
men, 54.551.
But to this must be added the casualties
Of the Ninth Corps, which, MP to the battle
OF Cold Harbor, was independent OF
Meade's command. Counting these 5000,
or less than one-half the average of the
other corps, we obtain an aggregate OF
above 0O,O00 men. 1t will be observed
that the loss in officers was especially Sc
we're, reaching in all 5000 These were
generally the flower of the Officers of the
Army OF the Potomac, the bsaFest OF the
brave men whose loss to the army was
46. In stating the casualties Of the Con-
federate army at 10000, ! place the ag-
gregate somewhat higher than that OBJ
tanned from the Confederate. .aources of in
formation to which have had access.
Gen. Lees Adjutant- G GenetaL in conyersa-
tion with the writer, gaFe 5000 as his
impression OF the loss. Thi. nuaber CORE
spends remarkably with that derived from
opened the campaign and that present
after the battle Of Cold Hertor. The for.
mer was 81, 2,626. and on May al IL was
A,247, the difference being somewhat
above 5000. But meanwhae Lee had re-
celyed accessions to his sstEength- 900
2O0O under Breckinndge. from the Valley.
This would make his loss. mp to Cold Har.
bor, II GOO; and adding 1000 for the cas-
ualties OF that battle Ian over-estimate).
we obtain an aggregate Of 1900.
At. have until lately taken different
time, inferring that the 7eYere strain to
which i had been const tanfly subjected
must have shslEen Ito jAoraie. IA. first
writing touching this psff of the cam.
paign, Il used the folIdking ldngua re:
There was one result OF q. pureJk moral
had, without doabt. q considera bic infI,,-
ence on its Issue. The very reIenflessnegs
with which Gen. Grant dealt his blows,
and sacri6csd lives 70 deal these blows, as-
sumed at length % - erenay t.. ASPECT
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condition Of the opposing armies and their

condition Of the opposing armies and their
commanders.
Whatever was done after that should
have been done to accomplish the ultimate
result aimed at This, however, was Of
q double nature-to destroy Lees army,
and to capture Richmond, covered by that
army. The latter could only be effected
by carefully considered combination and
direction Of force. When the hostile army
had succeeded in enscnnaing itself within
such intrenched lines as those OF Sp0tsyl-
vania, the North Anna, and the Chicka-
hominy, the chances Of dealing an effective
blow were meager indeed; while assaults,
under such circumstances, were attended
with a sacrifice Of life enormous on the
part OF the assailants, and slight on the
part OF the defenders. The only possible
result to be gained by such attacks was,
therefore, the forcing Of the enemy from
his position.
BETTER TURN THAN ATTACK A POSITION.
But this might have been done without
loss by simple turning movement, and
the principles Of war admonish the use of
this means p preferepce to aD attack in
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OF a remorseless fate; taught him that
there wasa hand at his throat that never
would unloose its grasp, and shook him in
advance with anticipated DOOM" In hold
ingsa different opinion Of the condition OF
the Army OF Northern Virginia at this
time, ], ground the statement on the unani-
NOUS and emphatic testimoDy 6 officers
o1 that army. . -.s--..----. 2 g
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AZ. This principle in military art is too
well established to require that il should
be fortified by authority; but Napoleon, in
criticism Of the conduct OF Turenne in
the campaign Of 1855, sets forth the ac-
tion OF that General in statement Of
principles SO different from those followed
by Gen. Grant, that cannot avoid citing
it here. Turenne." says he, constantly
observed the two maxims: LIST, Never at
tack position in front, when you can OBJ
tain it by turning it; I'd, Avoid doing what
the enemy wishes, and that simply because
he does wish it. Shun the field Of battle
which he has reconnoitered and studied.
and more particularly that in which he has
fortified and intrenched himself. Mon
tholon and Gourgaud: Memoirs Of Napo-
leon, vol. lid, p. 95.
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80. Gen. Smiths Report: Order from

| 80. Gen. Smiths Report: Order from
Cen. Grant, dated Hanovertown May %.
The precise terms of the order to
mith were quite peculiar; for he was
ed to hold the road from Cold
Bethesda Church" (Warren's
Rand cooperate with the Sixth
Fan attack" AS Gen. Smiths force
1nsufhcient even to fill this space Of
eVeral miles, he abandoned the attempt to
comply with the first part Of his instruc-
lions. and resolved to execute the second
that fs. attack.
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II. Many interpretations OF Cold or
Coal Harbor have been given. Il has been
suggested that the proper form Is "Cool
Arbor'-a designation which its shady
coverfs might justify. But it would appear
that Gold Hnrbor" is a common name for
many places along the Travelled roads in
out fire.
~. Hancock: RGort Of Cold Hartor.
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THE LAW OF JUNE q. 1890. AND THE NEW
''AGE" ORDER.

THE LAW OF JUNE q. 1890. AND THE NEW
AGE" ORDER.
The laws of June q, 1890, and May O.
1900. provide for pension, according to
degree of disability, from So to $12 per
month for any soldier of the War Of the
Rebellion who served 90 days and was hon
orably discharged.
The new "AGE" Order simply says that
any claimant who has arrived at the age
of 90, or Us, or 6S, or 20, is presumed with
out further proof (and, inferentially. with
out examination) to be suffering disability
sufficient to warrant Sc a month pension
at age Of 62; IS month at age of IS; $40
. month at age Of 68 and $12 month at
age Of 20.
To Those Who Have Never Ap-
piled for Pension.
The estimate is that there are 162, ,OOD
soldiers Of the War of the Rebellion who
have never applied for pension. and that
the majority of them are over 81 years of
age. We urge upon these comrades that
it il their duty to apply. If many are SO
well-to-do that they do not need it. they
can apply the money to help those who
do need it. A pensioner contributes to the
prosperity of his neighborhood. Every dol
lar he draws and puts into circulation
serves the whole community before it final
II goes back to the Treasury. The pension
list is really Roll of Honor. Under this
AGE" Order an application can be made
that, in most cases. does not involve ex-
animation. which probably removes a fea-
ture that was Objectionable to many.
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of 20. If the claimant can not show that
he has greater disability at these respective
ages than is recited above. it is of no use
for him to describe his ailments. 1t is q
disadvantage, in fact, because it will incur
tte expense and delay of medical examina-
ton. If claimant is in fair health for
his age, it is useless to apply for more than
is allowed by the "age" order.
Any one. however. who is sure that be
is more disabled than is allowed for BY the
AGE" Order should write to r. w.
Shoppell, or The National Tribune, Wash
ington, d. c., and q proper blank win b
mailed him without cost.
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43. This phrase, .'as far a. the example
OF their officers could carry them.n / take
from the Report OF Gen. Hancock. It is
true OF the whole army, and 70 these who
witnessed that terrible slaughter. win have
an almost pathetic signi6cancA =.
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front, in every case where, by this means.
a position may be carried (4S) Moreover.
this was the means by which, eventually,
after heavy waste of life, the enemy was
dislodged from these lines. 1t results that
such assaults were vain: and the cam
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The Solemn Duty
of Married Soldiers.

T does not follow. as matter of course, if man
was soldier even if he is pensioner, that it
will be an easy matter for his widow to get
pension AS matter of fact, widows cases are
unnecessarily delayed, and in some cases never
allowed for lack of evidence, which the husband,
usually, could have supplied during his lifetime.
This important matter has been discussed, from
time to time, in the columns of The National Tribune
and has been made the subject Of orders by Com
manders-in-C Chief of the Grand Army, but every
appeal heretofore was deficient in important feat
ure: no safe and permanent place was provided for
the custody of the information.
The National Tribune Co., in practical way,
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nation until such time they may be needed if
such time is many years distant. The National Tribune
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the death of the present managers of the Company
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of the papers. No safer place in the world can bs
found for the purpose.
But The National Tribune will 60 further in this
commendable work. 1t will assist in getting in shape
the proofs and information required. The first step
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tons that printed below under the heading Pre-.
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There will be no charge whatever for this service,
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Comrades who attend to this matter promptly will
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their widows the higher rate of pension that is, $I7
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tceatiassa On sssesd pags.D
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The story OF the advance Of the Sixth
Corps on the right OF Hancock. and that OF
Smith on the right Of the Sixth. Is of
like tenor. Every assault was Immediately
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1904-11-25

J. S. Woody of Fruita is in the
city. today.
The city council meets tonight in
special session.
Peter Twall, citizen of Manila.
p. l., was visitor in the city yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John KiHley of Mont
rose sent yesterday with friends in
the city.
j. W. Dunn. J. NJ. Hammer and
F. Buchanan of Provo. Utah. are in
the city.
DIR. and Mrs. J. II. Divine of PaIi-
SADIE ware visitors in the city yester-
day morning.
George Hagner and family spent
Thanksgiving with relatives at
Fruita. returning last evening.
The Grand entertained thirty five
guests yesterday, the Western twenty
five and the La Court eight. total
of sixty-eight.
Do you want piano? Fifty dol
lars ESQ. 0o) and a little energy buys
one at the Columbine Music Go. No
4l6 Main st. A. B. Kirgan, Mgr.
q. p. worthington. George OPP
dyke. John Roberts and Matt Hill.
we'll known citizens of Des Moines
Iowa, are spending the day in the
city.
G. W. Farrow accompanied by a
party of indianapolis people spent
yesterday in the city. Mr.. Fsrrow
has large interests in this section of
the state.
Mrs. Chapman. who has been the
guest of Mrs. George Hagner for sew
eral weeks left today for her home in
Telluride. In few weeks she and
her mother will 90 to California to
spend the winter.
W. e. Plat. of thu Gourley- Platt
Furniture &c, had among many 9TH
or things, fine new son to be thank.
full for yesterday. The young mau ar
rived at the Plat home Wednesday.
Thanksgiving eve, and his weight is
nine pounds.
Il A free sacred concert will be Civ
en- at the Auditorium Sunday after
moo: ut three O'Clock. The state sec
rotary of the Y. NJ. O. A. will speak
and an excellent musical program will
be rendered. The concert should be
largely attended.
There will be a splendid attraction
at the opera house every night next
week. The Mobiles Stock Co. opens
weeks engagement Monday night
and Grand Junction people know the
worth of this organization. The com
pany is larger and stronger this year
than ever before and will present new
PLAYS of the highest class. 1.-THE
witoh's Son" will be the opening
bill. Popular prices will prevail.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1904-11-25

The next number of the lyceum
course will be DR.. Green. who will
deliver lecture here on the evening
of January 9th.
Weather forecast for 36 hours end
ing p. In. Saturday. Western Colo
rado-fair tonight and Saturday.
The Grand Junction Sentinel is
eleven years old today and it prom
Uses to be on deck many years to come.
Denver News.
Mr.. Finn of Colorado Springs, who
has been employed at the beet sugar
factory. leaves tonight for his home.
Mr.. Finn leaves many warm friends
in the city.
Snow white, that's what your lsun-
dry will be il you use Snow White
Laundry and Toilet Compound 1t
has no equal for the bath. Manufac-
tured and sold by the Purifying &
Aerating Water Co.. 500 Main ST.. i.
Grand Junction.
DON'T miss those Holiday visits
via PHOTOGRAPHERS DEAN 6 FOR.
RVS SPECIAL. (This is the only
route carrying the latest equipment
and up-to.date service. Get your
reservation in now at Ye Picture Shop
ON Fifth street.
@. W Anderson returned yesterday
from Green River, Utah. where he
went to superintend the launching of
the boat that was erected in lum Der
yard here. The boat will run be-
tween Green River and Moab. He
saws there is most flattering prospects
for heavy freight traffic on this YES
sell 1t Is of large proportions and a
big force of workmen was employed
in its construction for several months.
Articles of incorporation were yes
terday filed with the secretary of state
for the Colorado State Realty associ-
alton. The association. which is now
well known organization of real es.
tate men from all parts of Colorado.
Is thus put upon basis as legal in
corporation. The following are the
directors f. j. Chamberlin, Horace
t. DeLong. a. 6. Lamberton, J. A.
@. Kissock, W. H. McCreery. B. F.
Roakafellow. Luther W. Wood. W.
a. Braiden, A. e. Bent. zeph Charles
Felt, W, W. Roller. Henry Wills. j.
S. Fowler, A. ]. Woodruff. and E W
Chishom-Denver Republican.
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MI. Andrews, Young man from
Hoopeston. ILL.,. is in the city and
will probably locate here. He is
friend of NJ. G.. Woolverton. the real
estate man.
Your laundry will be pure white if
you use the Snow White laundry and
Toilet Compound. For the bath it
has no equal. Made and sold by the
Purifying and Aerating Water Com
many. 529 Main ST., Grand Junction.
The Grand junction beet sugar fac
tory is running full blast with sup
ply in stock to insure its steady oper-
alton we'll into February. Great win
nows of beets containing %, 900 tons
surround the big factory and the crop
is not yet elivered-Telluride Jour
nal.
Rev. Pickett, who has charge of the
revival services at the Christian
church is fine speaker and an evan
gelist of remarkable power. Large
congregations heard him Wednesday
and Thursday nights. Services will
be held every evening during the
week.
The family of DR.. Herde came up
last night from Fruita to join the doc
tor and they will probably make their
home, in this city. DIR. Herde came
to the valley from Madison county,
Kentucky, some weeks ago. seeking
better health. He is said to be an ex-
cellent physician and was a leading
citizen in his home town.
The union Thanksgiving services at
the Congregational church yesterday
morning were we'll attended. a
splendid sermon was delivered by Rev.
Walters and the musical selections
were very beautiful. The services at
the Christ Scientist church and at st.
Matthews church were enjoyed by
good sized congregations.
Three fine advertising publications
are being issued by Maj. Hooper. the
general passenger agent of the D. &
r. G.. advertising Colorado as winter
resort. One of the booklets bears the
title winter Days In Sunny Colora-
do" 3d. copies of each booklet
will be issued. These will he distrib-
uted throughout the east aud north.
Maj. Hooper says I'VE have the great
est winter climate in the country and
the people should know OF it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-23

q problem on its own account, and
when it has its blunders have been its
only monuments. its courage is remem-
bered only in regret. AS long as these
things are recalled that party may
serve as ballast, but it Will never steer
the ship.
When all the people have forgotten
viii dawn a golden era for this new
Democracy But the country is not
ready yet to place a party in the lead
whose most expressive motto is the
cherries word forget That motto
may express COntrition. but it does not
enthusiasm viii ever be aroused by any
party which enters each campaign ut
tering the language of the mourner.
There is one fundamental plank. how
ever. on which the two great parties
are in full agreement. Both believe in
the equality of men. The difference is
that the Democratic party would make
every man as low as the poorest while
the Republican party would make ev-
cry man as high as the best. But the
Democratic course will provoke no out
side interference now. for the Republi-
can motto is that Of the great com
rnander. never interrupt the enemy
while he is making mistake
Arguments From Contrast.
In politics as in other fields, the most
Impressive arguments spring from con
trast. Never has there been a more
striking example of unity than is now
afforded by this assemblage. You are
gathered here not as factions torn by
discordant views. but moved by one de-
sire and intent, you have come as the
chosen representatives Of the most en-