The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1861-11-15
Gen. David Hunter.

Gem David HUNTER
Gen. DAVID HUNTER, who has succeeded
Gen. FREMONT, in command Of the Depart
ment of the West, has the reputation of
being careful and experienced officer, who
would not risk battle without tolerable
certainty of achieving q victory. He is a
native of the District of Columbia, but
was appointed to West Point from Illinois
in 1918. On graduating in 1922 he entered
the army as Second Lieutenant OF the 9th
Infantry; promoted First Lieutenant June,
1928; Captain First Dragons, March, 1888;
resigned July 4, 1886. He again entered
the armv from Illinois, in November, l841,
as temporary paymaster appointed pay"
master, l4th March, 1912, and has been
connected with that department of the SER
vice up to the breaking out Of the rebellion,
wh.n he was promoted to Brigadier General
and placed in the field. He was recon-
mended by the Illinois delegation in Con
gress, for promotion as Major General. lie
was acting Major General in charge of the
Sd Division of the United States forces at
Bull Run, ard was severely wounded.
The Final Departure of Gen, scott
from Washington.
From special Washington dispatch to
the New York Herald, we learn that on
Saturday morning, ip the midst of raging
storm, the retiring and the incoming chief
tains Of the United States Army bade each
other an affectiOnate iarewell-the one, in
bis age, returning his war worn sword to
the scabbard and the other, in his youth,
unshea thing his steel to measure strength
with desperate and unprinciped foe.
General Scott and staff reached the dea
pot half an hour before the train started.
Quite number of citizens assembled to
bid him adeu. At quarter before five
o'clock, the time for tie train to leave, Gen.
Mcclellan arrived, under escort of Captain
Barkers cavalry squadron.
The General and his staff all appeared
with black rubber havelocks over their caps,
and long black rubber coats, hiding their
uniforms entirely. This dress was worn to
resist the pelting storm. AS they entered
the depot their appearance in the dim light
reminded one of the stories of the black
knights of old, The only thing that broke
the silence that prevailed was the clank Of
the warriors hidden swords and the rattle
OF their spurs.
-General Mcclellan, at the head OF his
staff, proceeded to an inner room occupied
by General Scott, and removing his hat
from his head, bowed before the veteran
chief whom he has just succeeded.
General Scott, sitting, from inability to
rise, extended his hand to bis successor, and
they talked for some minutes with hands
| clasped. In this position, General Scott
drawing General Mcclellan nearer to him.
said:
General, do not allow yourself to be EN-.
! barrassed by men who do not comprehend this
I great question. Garry out your own ideas, aCt
upon your own Judgment, and you viii con.
quer, and The Government will be vindicated.
/ God bless you,
+. The young chieitaii s only reply was:
- thank you, General. and Will not forget
your counsel. May you restored to health
and live to see your prophecy fulfilled. God
be with You. Farewell
Shaking hands again, General Mcclellan
conducted General Scott to the car. where
they parted without a word being ex'
changed, General Mcclellan bowing grace
fully and General Scott returning it. The
members of General McClellans staff then
shook hands with General Scott. General
| Mcclellan and staff retired, and, in the
midst OF drenchiog rain mounted their
horses and returned to quarters.
General Scott arrived in New York Sat-
urday evening, accompanied by the gentle
men of his Staff, aid also by Secretary
Cameron, Maj. Gen. Butler, Brig. Gen
Mccall, Col. Cuom and others. The
severity of the storm prevented the assem-
blage Of the people 70, under other circum
stances, would have turned out to DO honor
to the retiring General. To those whc
were present to welcome him General Scott
gave a cordial grasp of the hand and a
hearty beuedictiou, expressing wish, how.
ever, that no attempt at reception should
be made. He was assisted to his carriage
aud was driven to his sons residence in
Twelfth street. Adj. Gen. Thomas escort.
| ed him to his home.