The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-06
APPOINTMENTS OF FIELD OFFICERS FOR TIL
.E- NEW REGIMENTS.

! APPOINTMENTS OF FIELD OFFICERS FOR THE
| NEW REGIMENTS.
l. We that but echo the general sentiment
the army when congratulate the country upon the judi
cous selections that have been made to fill the field ap
pointments Of the four regiments. With but
exception they have been taken from the army itsefs
we-meried compliment to its established gaantry and
efficiency, in addition to its securing for the important off
themselves the services Of persons Of tried capacity
experience The exceptional alluded is Benjamin
Mccullough Of Texas appointed major Of cavalry, and
Of whom is unnecessary spcsk particularly
his reputation and prowess partisan officer am
ary known. We confident that the proprety Of tb.
appointment will be heartily acquiescd in by the army
by the community large OF the other appointments
have thought few remarks might not be unacceptable
and we, therefore, avail ourselves Of the following brie
sketch prepared by one conversant with the facts
l. Edwin v. Sumner of New York. appointed one of the
colonies Of cavalry entered the army second lieutenant
in 1919 On the raising regiment Of dragons 1888 be
elected captain promoted to major in 1915 and to
lieutenant colonel July l s4s He served with great dis
ncon throughout the Mexican war; and was twice bre-
vcted for his gaantry the fields of Cerro Gordo and
Molino del Rcy in the former Of which he severely
wounded Az dscipnsrian and tactician Colonel Sum
has superior in the cavalry ar and the common
sentiment Of the army would have awarded him the posi-
ton assigned him by ths President At the time Of his
appointment he the senior lieutenant colonel Of the
dragoon arm.
Albert Sidney Johnston Of Texas appointed colonel
the second cavalry regiment graduated from the Militia
ry Academy in 1896 served in the Black Hawk campaign Of
1884, and resigned in 1884 He subsequently entered the
service Of the republic Of Texas in which he filled
svey The posts Of sdutant general brgAdicr general and
secretary Of On the breaking of hosttss with
MEXICO he joined the army tho Rio Grende a colonel
Of Texas volunteers and at the battle Of Monterey acted in
the capacity of inspector general Major General Butler
Aer the close Of the war, he appointed pAymnter
In the army which commission he held when appointed
the cavalry General Johnston unites the highest
Of character with great urbany Of manner, and these
qualities have for him thu universal respect Of his
brother officers.
Robert Lee ofvirginia appointed lieutenant colonel
Of cavalry graduated from the Military Acadsy with the
highest distinction in 1922 and his subsequent career has
fully realized tho promise held forth by it, brilliant opening
No officer ont Of the Mexican with moro envi-
able reputation He present in nearly every battle
and always distinguished; bis praises were on every
tongue In single campaign he fsom the grade Of
captain to that Of colonel BY bevet having been thrice
promoted for his gsllanry For the past years Col
Lee has discharged the responsible and arduous duties Of
superintendent OF the Military Academy. 1t may not be
upiniecstng to add that Col Lee is the Of the leader