New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27
CIV HALLECK,S SrAFF.

Brig. Gen. George w. Cullln, Chief Of Staff to
Mai Gen. Haeck, graduated with distinction Ia the
Engineer Class at Wes; Point in 1888. six years be-
fore Gen Haleck and has since supervised, IN whole
or In part the construction Of oricaionT and other
public s,ruciurs al Newport, Washington, Bost II
barber Savannah, Charleston Gncluding Fort Sum
teri. New.London, New.Bediori, Ney-Orleans,
New.York habor Throggs Neck aud many other
Ilaoes-bavng also been Instructor Of Practical In
eineering at Wes, Point for many years, aud more
lately distinguished and confidential member OF
Gen. SCOTS staff lie 10 New-Yorher BY birth
A. ia also Brig Gen. Schuyler HsnIilton, Ls Assist
.n, Cb;,f of Slaf bo served one Of The aids to
Gen. S,ou through the Mexican war, in which lie
Was wounded. Gen. Hamilton graduated at "esl
Poip, and en'ered the infantry, iron which ne tooa
resigned. Aferward he served ss hid IN meAie'
and on the breaking out Of this war marched 10
Washington ns q "bigh private" in t4e New ioTA
seventh. On bis arrival no Was again taAoh on
Gen. Scots sisff, with the rank Of Lieutenzni-Co-
onel. and il now serving with hailse@.
Can't. J. C.. Kelton, Gen. Hailech 8 AssiS'an1 Adj
infant General, is IVES. Point graduate, and war IL
Eeuleulnt Of infantry at the breaking ou' oil 'ne
war. lie was employed at West Point a. ihStiuc'-
or Of Small Arms and Military Gymnasiics' and WAS
s.ut some years ago to Europe at Government ex-
pense 10 complete a survey and analysis o. any I'M
provsments in the branches OF the art nii'ary'
Caots. Wm. McMichael and s. ii. Preston, his ss-
s.stsnts, are appointments from civil life ana arc
said to make excellent officers under heions In
siructons.
Mai. Robert Allen is Chief Of the Qusrternaster 8
DEPARTMENT, and was formerly captain OF artillery.
He graduated at West Point in 1889, having been
classmate with Gen. Halleck, and in his army So
briquef Of Honest Bob his whole character may
be summed up. He is grim Watchdog, and the ia'
tense hatred Of the contracting and obbing fraternity
is the natural compliment, paid to his worth
Cant. Thomas j. Haines, the chief Commssary OF
the Department, is West Point graduate, and was
for y long time Adjuant OF bis regiment whhe
il was stationed in Fortress Monroe. As Aoln'an''
he acquired those orderly business habits which no"
80 well qualify him for the vast duties and response
biIi,ies at presen, deyolved upon his shoulders.
Surgeon J. j. b. Wright, chief Of the Medical De-
partment Ia an old-school army surgeon, very iepa-
cious OF established usage and not easily accoinmo
dapg himself 70 the exigencies Of the present war
He tas managed to quarrel with the Sanitary Com.
mission here; but tue proyerb forblds our attempt
ing to decide "where doctors Disagree
Lieut..Col. T. p. Andrews, Chief Paymaster,
graduated in 1882. and was either Colonel or Lieu
teut- Colonel of Voltigeurs during the Mexican war
He is veteran Paymasser and one OF s'nel n'es'i'
ty and adherence 70 "the regulations PERHAPS II
il 10 possible, = little too much so-tnorgh aono
whether TOO great srictness in financial saiters car
he observed. His adherence 10 " forms," however
occa.iorslly causes much trouble aud cousequeil