The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-06


class with Colonel Lee and his first commission in
the 4th artillery from which, however be resigned in 1881
On the increase Of the Typographical engineers in 1898 be
Was appointed to that corps which he holds the
rank Of captain and breyet lieutenant colonel He served
in the Florida war On the raising Of the regiments
in s47 he was appointed lieutenant colonel Of the vot
geurs and acted in that capacity throughout the Mexican
war He participated in all the battles from Vera Cruz 10
the city onMexico, was twice wounded and received
many brevets for his glanry in the field Col Johnston
is the son Of distinguished officer Of Lees revolutionary
legion and has inherited many of the qualities OF bis an
cesor Since the close of the with Mexico he has
served several years the frontiers of Texas
William Hardee, OF Georgia appointed major Of cav
airy graduate of 1898 and regarded oneof the best
cavalry officers in the army having in addition to the adj
vauages derived from service enjoyed the benefits
OF course Of instruction the French school at Saumur
At the time of his appointment he held the rank Of captain
and breyet lieutenant colonel the I'd Dragons and
the third on the list Of captains Of the dragon arm
Colonel Hadee received two brevets for services in Mexico
8. Braxton Bragg, Of North Carolina, appointed
major of cavalry, is graduate of 1887, and in
knowledge Of bis profession especially of that branch
Of 1.-THE ligM arliery-wth which he is the par
tcuarly Unidentified, he has probably superior in
the army In the defence at Fort Brown his battery
bore conspicuous part, il also did in the subse-
quent battles Of Monterey and Bucna Vista OF Colonel
Braggs services on this astnamcd field it is unnecessary
to speak as the report Of his iusious commander the
late Major General Taylor has made his conduct that
occasion portion of the history Of the country Colonel
Bragg received two brevets for his gsanry in Mexico
a.
and brevet lieutenant colonel in the Sd regiment of ar
ery.
I. William H. Emory, Of Maryland, appointed major of
cavalry graduate Of 1884, and was first commissioned
in the 4 artillery from which, however he resigned in 1886
On the of the Typographical engineers in 1885, he
was appointed in that corps in which he ranks as
captain and brevet major In the with Mexico Major
Emory attached to the column of General Kearny
whom he accompanied his march from New Mexico to
California For gallant and mertorous conduct in this
campaign Major Emory received two breves He sub
sequeny appointed lieutenant colonel of the Maryland
and District of Columbia volunteers Since the conclu
sion Of the Major Emory has been principally engaged
in frontier service and is employed commissioner
in running and marking the boundary line between the
United States and Mexico defined in the late treaty
g. George Wright ofvermont appointed colonel Of infant
ry been years in the army during all which time he
has been regarded of its efficient officers Prior
to his late appointment he held the rank of lieutenant
colonel of the 4th infantry and colonel by brevet He
served with distinction and brevetted in the Florida
war; and twice breveed for his gaantry in Mexico.
His breve of colonel was Molino del Rey in which
battle he was wounded
o. Edmund B. Alexander of Kentucky, appointed colonel
of the second additional infantry regiment entered the army
in 1928 As acaptan of the Sd infantry he commanded that
regiment and participated in all the battles from Vera Cruz
city of Mexico receiving two brevets for his conduct
at Cerro Gordo and Churubusco Colonel Alexander is
commanding at FL Paso, battalion of the 9Th nfan
try which regiment he holds the rank Of major and bre
vet lieutenant colonel.
TO- Charles f. Smith of Pennsylvania, appointed lieu
tenant colonel of infantry graduate of 1895 and prior
his late appointment held the rank of major LIST artillery
and brevet colonel Colonel Smith for many years
commandant of cadets and instructor of infantry tactics
at the Military Academy, and tactician has
peror in service He participated in every battle except
that of Buena VISTA fought in Mexico and received no less
than three brevets for his galantry in that
H. Sas Casey, of Rhode Island appointed lieutenant
colonel Of infantry has been in the army since 1926 and
the time of his late promotion captain and brevet
colOnel III TIE "a casey was
distinguished both in the Florida and Mexican In
the latter he twice brevetted the last being
for his gallantry commander of storming party at
Chapultepec in which action he severely wounded
IL. William H. T. Walker, of Georgia, appointed major of
infantry graduated in 1897 and when appointed in the
newregimen captain and brevet lieutenant colonel
in the 9th infantry He brevetted for his gallanry in
the battle Of Okeechobee Florida where he thrice
badly wounded and he also received brevets for his
services in the battles the city of Mexico in Of
which (Mono del Rey) he again severely wounded.
Colonel Walker is duty at the Military Academy
commandment of cadets and Of infantry tactics
L. Edward Steptoe of Virginia. appointed major ofin
fAntry is graduate of the class assn Colonel
Walker and they have both served the fields In the
Mexican Colonel Steptoe commanded battery and
his gaantry always conspicuous He brevetted
major for services Cerro Gordo and lieutenant colonel
for Chapultepeca Colonel Sepoe possesses many rare
qualities gentleman and soldier, which have secured
for him the universal of his brother officers Ii will
be recolccted that short time he confirmed BY
the Senate governor Of Utah
Ia Edward r. s, Candy, of Indiana appointed major of
infantry graduate of 1885, and the time of his recent
appointment held the rank Of beve lieutenant colonel and
assistant adjutant general As staff a regmen,a OH
GER Colonel Candy has superior His services in Next
Of the most distinguished character and bis
age Is only cquaed by his modesy His conduct Cerro
Gordo, Contreras, and the Been gate, highly com
mended and he brevetted for his Qaantry In the two