The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-28
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nUR NEIGHBOR AND ALLY.


We alude, Of course, 10 the garrison above rs lis
,napsuc. upon our welfare Ia 80 immediate and
shaaowng thai We regard us contgu,ty 70 ourselves
vh great aud unaoyed satisfaction. II will be
unnecessary tell readers het Fort avep ~orh is
situated OF the choicest and most glorious nau
raj Of Ihs entire region From almost any position
she visser may select his eye will embrace 10 single
coup G0 landscape OF Surprising ovehness ami OK
tsnt Far below him sweeps the Missouri, its tertaons
vndngs visible for many miles, as upon vast map AND
TIRE very OF the which overhaug s banss
penetraele Turning from scene of grandeur anh
sablmy the vieon is enchanted by vista OF loveess
exhibiting the softer Beauties though ess PICTURESQUE
ibutes nature and aiiordng one OF the greatest anu
Most pleasing contrasts Of natural scenery
We could pursue our delpesiiop indefinitely, out We
must ieenchant The reader aud having grained ms ina
cnaon and senses introduce him TO some OF the ueror
Sheets Of his extensive military depot and enable him to
ssrce AZ s extensive rami6catons Perfect order and
QUIET seem pervade the limits OF the post, WHICH a.
once impresses the vster with the military enaacter OF
sbe eetabr bment A sentry or two may be met with
useipr hs rounds an orderly, Perhaps making his re-
rort but all is go quiet and uuobtrusve that tue vser
ha has never seen throw of this lethargy hardly
realize strength that sumbers in this monotonous and
From an advanced outpost Of few years back the Fort
has grown be the mos, important aud extensive mill
tsry depot OF the government Here was organ
ined the celebrated Utah expedition, which scot
The field with unparalleled despatch aud the most
fore undertaken By the War Department. Those who
witnessed The advent OF masses Of raw, uudisciplned
recruits last spring, and them march from toe gar
in perfectly organized corps with their OF
supplies form estimate Of the Incredible acvi
~ and resources OF this post when occasion may demand
the putting forth Of its energies Here was also dis
burscd last year five niilons OF dollars, and
zion Of country Of hundreds Of miles in extent beca ne tr
BINARY TO its demands.
Much of the success which belongs the successful ac
conphment Of the great enterprises which have been
undertaken Mt Fort Leavenworth ia undoubtedly due 70
Captain Stewart Van Vet, A. q NJ Although his useful
has begun this particular sphere OF action, uu
der his auspices and able administration great ecs have
been attained and reforms effected that win render II
memorable hereafter. The most perfect system pre-,
walls every department lu each OF the extensive aud
massive warehouses appropriated 10 the storage OF SUP
Plies may be found every article requisite for the full
equipment OF army. The arrangement is faultess,
and the magazines seem inexhaustiole new stone
warehouse been completed, which is trny model OF
ms kind arc the business ences OF the Quartermas
and HE corps OF assistants and employees They are
arranged more with a view to usefulness than ornament
certain simplicity, though perfect accuracy OF de-
tail, pervades each department alike.
Nor have the strict limits Of the garrison confined ex
eusyey the labors Of Captain Van Wet During his able
Euperntendency bridges, substantial ones have been
constructed Salt creek which the forts Riley and
laramie travel passes and also at Osawkee and ndanoa
The Dads themselves received such attention at his
hands as entails lastng obligation upon this community
whose abundant Willingness somewhat exceeds its ability
undertake the exclusive execution of all these necessa
nv improvements The road between the city and the
fort has been greatly improved and affords smooth
and equal surface, and decidedly pleasant drive.
Captain Van Viets connection with the equipment Of
the Utah expedition has reflected universal credit
upon him. bn his hearty cooperation with our local
terprses has rendered bis administration douby accepa
bic TO us.
or the Quartermaster's efficient stan, Mr.. Benjamin
q. Card, chief clerk is perhaps more widely known
than any other This gentleman has been con-
pected with this department for more than ten
years, and his unvarying courtesy, sssiduous devo-
zion to his duties and Acknowledged business talent
render him indispensable auxiliary, and pro-
in small degree the facility and despatch with
which the business Of the fort is always transacted II
would be hard TO meet With another Of Mr.. Card
peculiar capabilities and management, and we glad 10
know his services recognized and ned in that esteem
they merit
The other attaches OF the Qlartermaster's bureau
Messrs Levi wilson, who has charge Of the out door bu
siness W. Il. Gill; Military Storekeeper; CHARLES
Nundee, Assistant Clerk, and George Mclaughlin,
Forage Master. Between these gentlemen any dis.
tnoton would be invdious they are all faithful and
efficient officers, the condition OF the departments
which they have supervision win abundaaty testify. As
Our article has already assumed somewhat p0rtenIoue
limits, forced to conclude subject which much
more might be said The fort is chief ally and
anty of stability, and its growing importance
separable from our own welfare.