was of opinion that sufficient reason for his recall had not been given under this rule.

The court being opened-

General BUELL. I would like to inquire if some particular reason would be deemed sufficient?

The PRESIDENT. I endeavored to state to General Buell that if a satisfactory reason were given for the recall of General Smith the Commission would recall him.

General BUELL. What I remember now particularly is embraced in a dispatch from General Mitchel to me, setting forth the facilities for the movement of the army rapidly from Chattanooga, particularly the facilities for crossing the river. I wish to show by General Smith what those facilities were and how far they fell short of what is claimed for them in the dispatches of General Mitchel.

The PRESIDENT. Upon this additional statement, general, I understand you to renew your request for General Smith to reappear?

General BUELL. Yes,sir.

The court was cleared, with an apology from the President to General Buell for the inconvenience to which he was put in again being requested to retire.

On the court being opened-

The PRESIDENT. It has been decided to be unnecessary to recall General Smith upon the point made by you, general.

Major General GORDON GRANGER (a witness for the defendant), being dy sworn by the judge-advocate, testified as follows:

By General BUELL:

Question. State your name and position in the service of the United States, if you please.

Gordon Granger; captain in the Regular Army and major-general of Volunteers.

Question. Were you on duty in the Department of the Ohio in the months of September, October, and November last; if so, at what place and what command had you?

I arrived in the Department of the Ohio from Corinth, Miss., in or about September 13, 1862, the command then consisting of four regiments of infantry, one of cavalry, and two batteries of light artillery. My first duty after my arrival was at Covington, where this command was agumented to some eight or nine regiments more. I remained there on duty until the siege of Cincinnati was raised,and then proceeded to Louisville with this command, and also took charge of about, I think,fifteen or sixteen or seventeen regiments-I do not remember more - of which I had the superintendence of the shipping by river and by rail. Arrived at Louisville I think about the 21st of September, and remained there on duty as second in command to General Nelson, afterward under General Buell, until about the 1st of October, when I was relieved and ordered to report to General Wright at this place. I was then assigned to the command of the troops about Covington and Newport, some twenty-six regiments, I believe. Under orders from General Wright I proceeded with this command to Lexington, Ky., where I arrived on the 25th of October; remained there in command of what is known as the Central District of Kentucky, with a force varying from 18,000 to 26,000. Was again relieved from that district on or about the 1st of February, 1863. I proceeded to Louisville and thence to the South with some 15,000 men.

Question. What was the cause of the transfer of your command from Convington to Louisville, as you have stated?

It was because of the approach of General Bragg's army, threatening that place - with a view to its defense.

Question. Did your official position during this period make it your duty ot inform yourself in regard to the strength, effectiveness, and objects of the rebel forces which invaded Kentucky in August and September?