The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-24
military Intelligence.

hEsIHNATlOS tf tAfTAIN MANSFlkbD LONkLL.
We announced few days ago the withdrawal o
Captain Mansfield lowell OF the Now York City Guard
(od organzon account OF the ridiculous tender Of
tho services OF the First division Of New York military
by General Sanford to the Governor Of the State We
were unable at the time made the announcement TO
procure copy Of tho resignation, but have since been
furnished with the subjoncd copy. Captain Lowell
entered tho United States Military Academy at West
Point in the year 1885, and graduated there in 1s42 in
the same year he appointed second Lieutenant N
the Fourth regiment Of artillery no promoted to
First Leutenancy in February, 1St7 Aid de Camp and
Assistant Adjutant General to Major General Quitman
during the with Mexico, in the years 1878 pro.
NOTED to Captncv for gallant and meritorious conduct
in tho battle Of Chcpu,epec September 49, 147 He also
actively par cipated in tho assault on the city OF Mexico
on the same day and was wounded q the De Been gate
connection with the First division he has pursued man
y course no has evnced determination not to be made
the passive instrument to tho ignorance OF his sli
perior ofcer benghted political party. Had score
OF Major Generals such the commandant OF the Frat
division withdrawn themselves from IT, the loss woui
be deemed advantageous for its welfare. But the with
draval OF such an experienced officer as Captain lowell
man Who since his connection with the city military,
has done much very much to elevate It's standard Oh as
cipline, will not soop be compensatory
70 nn sRslaRs on M. NV YosK CRY ou,Rp.
GFsuFsEy-I regret exceedingly that circumstance
connected with the present disturbed condition Of
ticna politics have in my Judgment rendered II neccs
gary FOR to tender my resignation the commander
Of your company could not, consistently with my
views nor with my scnsl and private relations per-
suaGe myself longer to retain my commission:
While yield 10 in readiness to uphold and de-
feud the constitution Of my country am nfexiby OF
posed to the doctrine that tho stronger section Of tho
Union may place new and unauthorized Interpretation
that constitution, which, In the judgment Of the
weaker section denies Thorn security Tor their
property. AMI then compel its unwilling recognition at
The point 81 the bayonet believe IL is possible 10 adjust
and settle national difficulties in a peaceable manner
m hs s end ,ary su,Serss az an ihs sss,s
under tho pecious md untenabe plea Of enforcing tho
laws for naugI atng policy which only result In
sanguuary and pro'ractei civil war and perma
nent dissolution of beloved Union. Holding these
views had no alternative but 10 withdraw from po-
stion where should either he compelled TO undertake.
repulsiye and I'm my opinon) unnecessary Service
commit the serious military offence Of disobedience OF
orGers." None regret more than this unfortunate
condition Of Affairs which has made II necessary for to
terminate ia seemingly abrupt manner oar very plea
sant connection. During the time NOW nearly two
years) that we have boon associated together In mill
tary capacity, relations have been marked By unin
terropttd kindrcGs and good feeling. Not word has
been said nor an at done, which has ever for mo-
meu given rise to anything like harsh feeling You
NAV Judge, therefore, that II Ia with great reluctance
that have concluded 10 withdraw from such cordial and
friendly complimentary In Justice to the company, must
say that their conduct and bearing both citizens and
soldiers, during thai time, have been such ss
TO eate them the highest praise. while performing
in the most exemplary manner their full share OF duty
On infantry company they have narkuratcd and sue
cesfuy carried out an additional ystem Of instruction
with the sea coast gun, demonstrating concksyey tho
feasibility or adapting the militia TO purposes ~ harbor
dofencea result the importance OF which cannot well
be estimated. cnl not Dcen Ataincu Witn-
out a considerable outlay OF time and means aud the
bcrality with which the company has responded 10
every call made upon them for this purpose deserves my
mo~t sincere thanks, and will doubt, be duly apprc
ciated BY the community at large Tho general attention
to duty tho part Of the company, their subordnaon,
discipine and soldiery bearing have my unqualified
comIncndation. our personal relations, without soil,
taiy exception, have been Of the most friendly and
agreeable character and am Under obligations TO yoa
well repay These, and tho warm friendships which
havc formed WIN never be forgotten by your very sin
friend ~ LOWELL
THE ABSURD RuxoRs sFtoAT.
Among tho other absurd rumors that have passed cur
rent in this city for several days past Ia connecting
Captain Mansfield Iovcys the leader Of secret
organization whose Interior design is to capture our
local Notifications This rumor like all others yeis,
was promptly dismissed by Captain lowell Va his tcsti
mony before the Grand Jury day before yesterday He
s,td that he net only not acquainted with Mr. Kerri
gan and not connected with any secret organization
whatever but, furthermore, he believed all The stories
IN circulation about the capture Of The Brookyn Navy
yard, sc. .Fege wholly anfoAnacd "a TACT