The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-28

his troops with the Utah militia, occupies pro po
son and OF great responsibility tho force secms
to be msnly his side.
Albeit Sidney Johnston was born 10 1902, in Mason
county KY Gnd consequently aftY seven years Of
age H father OF the early settlers OF that State,
having removed from CaDnsct,ut ABOUT the year 1851
Gen Johnston student at rra0syly,nia University
ard subsequently graduated at West Poat with honors in
1876 During eight years succeeding he served Ia tho
Uutcd sta, es army leu,euan. and Gfu'ans OF the
aSb pfury, snd engaged IN the campagu aganst BACK
Raok IL ~hch h. acsed as AoJo4nt Gsusra. o ths ~
resigned hs in the United States army and 10
1885, shortly after the battle of san Jacaso renewed TO
Texas end joined tho army Of that State.
Among many who we're brave, adventurous and en-
during, his signal military abilities rendered him proni-
uent and Anutan General no perfected the organat
ti,I OF the Texan arny, commented ny the lamelied
Rusb, who through lite reulaaed his friend. lie rapcy
passed through tho grades sud in 1887 took the command
chief of the Texan army In 1889 he acted as Secre-
tary War OF the republic of Texas under President In
mar aud III memorable Indian ngnt Oh the
river Neutes, in which The Chesosees, seven hundred
strong defeated by the Texans.
When the Mexican broke out General Taylor wrote
10 General Johnston aGaveston then IN civil ne OF the
Importance Of the emergency and requested him TO come
Immediately to bin. AS no vessel could be obainci to
onvey him 10 Point Isabel, be Immediately started on
ved shortly after the battles of Resaca do Ia Palma aud
PaO Alto large number OF reIaGs. six months volln
eeIs, hav De assembled, General Johostoa was elected
Colonel OF toe First Texas regiment by Them aud soon
lscod them; in admirable organzi alton. This regiment,
with Others dsbanded by General Taylor previous to
he little Of Monterey but large number OF them served
epgagemt in the regiments Of Colonel Hays AMI
Wood, and under Colonel Davis, OF Miss ssippi.
But General Johnston, convinced that battle was i'm
rendug remained and received the command or Inspector
General Of Bters division, aud served 10 tue battle ia
that capacity and aid 10 General Butler. During the
battle he principally with the OHIO regiment, c,n
manded by Colonel Mitchell, Of which Hon. John Vel.
ar Was nsor This regiment was ia the holea OF tue
fire, and their Co'one fell wounded in the streets
oi Monterey They after ward repeed charge OF socers
"htn shattered with grapesbot. General Johnslon's
horfe wounded, but bofe him gsau.y Through
Fof bis this evenuul day General Johnston
compmented for gesotIy aud military skill by Jenera
rayor Butler ana Hamer BY General Taylor he was
recommended for tie appon.nept of Sigaoer Genera,
bet IL bestowed upon Csiet Cushing the late AttorD
General.
AT the conclusion OF tho battle OF Monterey Gen. john
ston retired TITO private life planter, ia Braz ,rla
county, Texas, where he remained until appoated oy
General Taylor ls.9 master in the Unet States
army With his headquarters at Aussiu Texas for nv;
be performed his tour OF sevea hundred
nes, for the greater part Of the tne SIX times yeac
he discharge OF bs duses in this department was accom-
painted with great deal OF exposure ami hard service,
vel great responsibility. Entrusted with large euGAa
Of government money go HIS duty to make
fi0dcai ysis The distant military posts Nortnerd
Texas tor toe purpose of paying the troops His oar OF
duty being through the Csmanche country, hs former
noGer life here of great service 10 MIN, az potS,
staodg the darg character OF these lndans, aud tie
usually nateQ escort be ESCAPED without injury
| during tho wnole period OF his service.
Al tie time the enrolment Of four regiments gls
proposed by the Pierce 90 uDstfaoo, TOO Legislature Of
Texas was sess,on, aud t1rDg the absence OF Geaer
Johpson OF our Of duty, every member OF both houses
sieueo peton 10 the President to appout him Colonel OF
OF tne regiments WUer the regiments were formei
he appointed by Mr.. Pierce to the command OF he
Second cavalry which difference 30 tue wish o
the people II Texas satoSed with its headquarets
e san Antonio 10 that State From that time 20 tho date
of bis preeebt appotment in 1851 20 succeed Cen Ha
Iey be there for the greater par, OF the tns
command OF the dcpGrIent of fexss aud accomplish sd
task Of raDg indian de2redatnns Of avoid
log conflict wish The civil authority, aud giving complete
satisfaction tee people OF Texas eviuoed nv tho fat
terg of the pubc ut that State to him Toe
proof Of the estimation in which his servicea
held oy the ADMINISTRATION bis presen, responsible
| appointment.
as stated above Gen. Johnston believes that the 10
stfuctoa of Gen. Bsrney bear nina out in complying wh
The reputation Of Judge Cradlabaugh Tor troopg 10 sur
the courts at Provo. During his commsnd OF the
oops in Ueh he has taken all pains t, exercise his m
tsfy authority iutco isly possible, aud even
ceded TO Il M0rmouS go much ss 70 locate Camp foy0
ana quarter the tonns dstsn from the CITY Of n,
10 please tie We should regret TO hear that he
been obliged 10 lead troops against she 1ormop
militia.
IL the last army list Gen job aston ranked as Coloue
but ence his appointment TO the Ush command he has
become Brgadier Gensrai by breVet