The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-25
Tho Difficulty between General Kearny and
Colonel FIR emOnt.

1t is much to be regretted that difficulties in
regard TO rank and obedience to orders, arise
occasionally between the officers of our army
They detract from the character and efficiency
Of the service, and, in one instance at least, a
misunderstanding In regard to rank was near
blasting forever the name of as gallant an officer
as ever lived, and one who, by deeds Of valor,
has proven himself worthy of the proud position
he holds, and the favorable notice that the gov
ernmrnt took of his bravery and disregard of
danger in conflict with the enemy
Tne officer we refer to is Colonel Worth
now Brevet Major General Worth - whose
services in the field are so we'll known to
the public and 80 highly appreciated by the
army and the country. A slight misunder-
standing about rank induced that officer to re-
sign his commission and leave the scene of
war; but, fortunately for himself and the
country, he altered his mind and again assumed
his station. Like gallant officer as he is, he
forgot his private grievances when he saw his
services were needed and it is due to him to
Say that the sacrifice of his personal feelings on
the occasion was highly honorable to him.
The next most important difficulty that arose
between officers in regard to rank or obedience
TO orders, was that which occurred between
General Kearny and Lieutenant Col. Ere mont,
both as fine fellows and as brave men as ever
faced an enemy. The former was appointed
Governor of California by Commodore Stockton,
of the navy, and entered upon the duties of his
new Office Immediately after his appointment.
When General Keerny arrived there, and, by
virtue of authority from the government of
the United States, instituted himself governor OF
that part Of Mexico, and assumed authority
over Com. Stockton and Col. Fremont, which
Com. g. and Col F. would not and did not ac-
knowledge, serious collision at once occurred
between these officers, the result of which was
that Col. Fremont placed under arrest by
Gen. Kearny, and sent to the United States,
where both he and Gen. Kearny arrived short
time since.
The matter will now be investigated by a
court martial, or court of enquiry, the judg-
ment of which will be looked for with much
interest by the people at large. Our only mo-
tive in referring TO this matter, is to point out
the loss to the country from this difficulty, and
not to express any opinion on the merits OF the
issue between these two officers OF that we
know nothing, and will be satisfied with the
decision OF the court of enquiry. II is clear
however, that the country is temporarily deprlv
ed OF the services OF both In consequence OF IT,
This is to be regretted, for both are valuable
officers.
We perceive that Colonel Fremont has pub
lished long letter in the Washington Union
addressed to the Adjutant General OF the United
States, dem anding copy Of the charges filed
against him by General Kearny, and requesting
an early trial; " desiring that the public mind
may have something to rest upon In answer 10
the accusation made against him, until the trial
shall enable them to make their own decision"
AZ we before remarked, we have not formed