The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-19
THE COMMANDER IN-CHIEF AT CHARLES
&Er- TON s. G.


AsEETCH or GENERAL p. G. T. BEAuRBGATD.
We recently published very hrie sketch Of the new
military commander Of the troops and the forts near
Charlie, South Carolina; but, in the absence facts
unabl TO do full justice 20 the subject Of that
notce--Gensra i 7. G. 7. Boearegard.
Gea,ral 7. C. Toutant Boauregsrd was born on his
fathers plantation, near New Orleans Ho Is = descen
dant Of the most aristocraic Southern families. His
father was wealthy and influential Louisiana planter
His motner-btrn Reggso--was Of Italian origin, and
descended from the ducs' Reggio family OF Italy.
General Bcauregard entered the United States Military
Academy at West Point at early age, whore he
graduated in 1888, taking the second honors In class
forty five graduates, and was appointed Second
Lieutenant in the Frs, regiment Of Artillery which
mission he only hold for week he transferred
70 the Corps of Engineers.
He was promoted to a first leutcnan,cy in jane 1899,
and in that capacity served with great distinction during
the NJ xcan war He was twice brevetted for gallant
and mertorious conduct" in the field, the Grst time as
captain for the battles Of Coptreras and Churubusoo
date from August 20, 1sss and again MAJOR for the
battle Of Cbepuepcc, TO date from the 18th of Sepem
Der Of that year MAJOR Beauregard wounded in the
assault upon the Gara de Beeu In the city OF Mexico
Onyhis return home he was presented with elegant
sword. He subsequently placed by the government,
IN charge Of the construction Of the Mint and Custom
House New Orleans well Of the Notifications on
andfncar the mouth II the hssseippi.
General b. IL about forty three years Of age In the
prime Of life and vigorous health, soldier well
made and remarkably active. There great spirit and
determination In his look, and he evidently possesses
great muscular power. The great characteristic of the
General il perfect method In all his plans He Ia re.
garded OF the ablcs officers thar In the
American army. Brave, upright and Of incouptblo In.
teory he one OF those few characters that circum.
stances could change. Eminently social simple
and anabe in his manners, is, indeed, great eulo.
gum that be passed upon him when II N said that
he equally liked and respected by all who know him.
General Beaurcgard IL brother.in Law TO CT Senator
sidcll, Of Louisiana
Being one Of the ablest officers In hs cosps he WAS
ordered about two months since 70 West Point NJ Super
ln,endcnt Of the Military Academy but relieved by
President buchanan within forty. eight noars, a. a re-
buke 10 alleged, TO the secession speech Of Senator
sideD who Is a brother-in Law OF Major Besuregard
The latter soeu after resigned his commission the
vice Of the United States nj receiving higher rank
in the army Of the Southern confcdcracy With such
man 1T the head OF liz troops the Southern confederacy
must prove formidable opponent the bayonet should
unfortunately b. rcscred " for eetlny our national aim
cuticS. .
There N no name better known for science and worth
among the Amy and men than Gen. Bcaurcgard
The histories Of the Mexican war, favorab,y they
have mentioned him. have failed to notice two Of tho
most conspicuous Incidents Of his life, asd which have
ronc far 10 establish his fame We will relate them pro-
misng that not In the and that repeat
them from memory authentic information. Tfs prin
c,paI facts will be stated accurately though there
he errors In unimpcrtsnt details.
The flref occurred before Vera Cruz.
Gen B., then Lieutenant OF Engineers, sent out
by his Colonel (fotten, we remember ariebt), with
party OF sappers 70 dig and prepare TRENCH acooxdbng
70 pro6le and plan prepared BY she Colonel No sooner
hsd Beanregard examined the ground than he discovered
great objections 70 the plan TO assure hins he climber
into tree, and with the aid ~ the marine ya, the
engineers rdde ecu~, he made reconnaissance ana
nav plairiy that the trench as planned, would be
6lsded BY the cneny's Here difbcuit posi-
sion for n subaltern ministerial ofncer lie decided
rsonpty and returned 70 headquarters without sticking
4 shade The colonel met him and expressed surprise
that be had performed his task. Heaurcgard re-
plIed that he had not touched H. The colonel with the
astonshment military feel In hearing their orders
have not been obeyed inquired the He was soon
informed of ~ He was incredulous; "the ground had
k~cn eraminedv "the reconnaissance perfect &C.
The young Lieutenant satisfied however, that the
conuossanoe Of his old chief had not bees made like HIS
"from M In ute" Tho colonel, like . sensible man,
concluded 70 make another eyaminAsson ths plan
changed In accordance with tho young lieutenans vsws
The wsrh sspe from these EeDchse " matter o. bsscvy,