The daily union., 1854-01-04

cous eift with which The ci,xens honored me. These
fssaiions OF lhe good spnon enxayen on my hears
never 10 effsced With much Kindness, hospitality,
and generosity se thought strange OF exuaofdi.
nary. that regret deeply regret again 10 be separated
from such friends and zach czens !, however, have had
but rule for my guidance since have held oomniis-
army of The United States, and that is 70 obey
cheeruily the commands OF those appointed over me.
and 10 90 where duty calls. Loud applause,l
IL isrrue. be relieved OF the command OF the
eastern department. and assigned to that Of The Pacihc
which mprises California and Oregon. Whether con-
sdsed in relation climate soil, mineral wealth. no
part the United States presents greater held Tor enter
prse and with the ndomabe courage and perseverance,
inhsbants become, II II 10 not already
formidable part OF Union, and from its commanding
position exert a controlling influence the inhabitants
Of the islands and shores Of the Pacitc ocean Having
contributed believe, in some degree to the acqnsion
10 Union OF large portion OF the Pacinc department.
but take deep interest IN It's welfare Possessing
therefore, feelings of paternity towards that Interesting sec
lion of our country, shall go desired, without hesia
on and with determination 10 do all In my power TO pro-
mote the prosperity and happiness OF the people
lAppauso Lest, however, In separating from you at my
time of life, and going far from all that hold most
dear which prom designation for the import
command shond be misunderstood and misconsfued
due ilusrous President and Secretary OF War
say that in presenting the subject 10 officer could
been treated with greater consideration decacy and
kindness. rRenewed ppause.J so much so, matter
what sacrifice may be- could have said less than
did that would with pleasure. and with the assurance
and that neither the President nor the people
Of tho country should have plain of my
duct whilst commander of the Pacific department. Zap
pause II s also due the President. well the Sec
feiaIy OF War; say that believe, II had inlmated tho
slightest objections the command they would not have
urged il upon
am aware that the duty will be one Of hardship. IL
be otherwise, the country being in great measure
destitute OF the improvements and convsniences which
make travelling in other parts of the Union pleasure
Ii should be required however, TO traverse horseback
the barren mountains OF Cali orna and Oregon shall do
Than what have performed again and again in
other parts Of the United Sa,es and but recently Mexi
CO. [Great applause. My hand to the plough, will not
look back, but forward until the object OF my mission
is pshed when have doubt shall be permitted
and again, trust without tain: loss of char
acer, enjoy the pleasure OF society and friendship.
rCoas;ao-d ~t.Piuu,01
ng my ABSENCE be assured that wherever may be-
either in North. the South, the East the West, your
welfare your prosperity, and your happiness will be mine
With the heartfelt acknowledgements for the past as
well as the present honors conferred me, bid you
adeu.
AT the close of Gen. Woos remarks he enthusiast
cally cheered.