Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-30
Aallp acknowledgements.

,,.s ,hat Generals Butler and McCleIiand
.hoin command Of the United States
r'n.os e. destined for visit into Virginia, the
f,rowing from the New York Herald is in
torostinr The Government forces are not
ofiocred by raw hands,
Covcrror Dcnnison, Of Ohio, has appointed
cot George B. McClclland Major General
N"9'' Commander in-Chief of the forces to be
.a;io1 u.I by Ohio in the present contest. Thi-
I"5o;ntmcnt is the best that could possibly
nPrh i,Ppro hccn made General McGlcland is a
1p5"annay.lyanian by birth, and was formerly
of the most eminent and slillful officer.
o"t .1a limited States Army. Gen. McCiclland
Al lataro5 fine United States Military Academy
cadet from Pennsylvania in 1912, and
sJpoted at this institution with distinction
INV 1916. lie was Immediately appoint,
~ prsyet Second Lieutenant i'll the Corps OF
TaI[;neors. and during the Mexican campaign
,,.o9 actively engaged with his corps. lie
Vs.. Lreyetied First Lieutenant for gallant
.J meritotious conduct in the battles of
m,atrcras and Churubusco-the latter the
I,,rcst contested battle in the War-August
on 1917. He was subsequently appointed
i{reyet Captain for gallant conduct in the
Latle of Molno del Rey, Sth sept. lSl1, but
declined the honor lie subsequently par
tcipated in the successful assault on the
Castle of Chcpultepec, Sep. l3, 1871 for
which he received an honorable brcyet. lie
commanded company of sappers ana miners
in 1915 lie was afterwards appointed one
Of the three Commissioners to visit Europe
drrinr the time of the struggle between the
Allied Powers and iusaia. Enjoying ample
facilities for inspecting all the operations in
4. b, lI.l 3, ,
render himself perfectly familiar with all the
details and every possible aspect Of modern
warfare on gigantic scale. His report 90
the Government Of the results Of his obserya-
tjons forms one Of the most interesting and
reliable works For several years past he
has been actively engaged in experimenting
extensive railroad operations in the Western
States, to which pursuit he theoretically de-
voted himself after his resignation He is
the translator and compiler of the "Mauual of
Bayonet Exercises for the U ). Army
liz TamhD Ialn A MAu-The following
language was uscl by y. \. Sargent, Esq, a
Republican, at the recent Union meeting at
Nevada, which was addressed by senator
Latham:
Mr. Sargent said he coveted thc oppotiuui-
f. to thank Our Senator iu Lis owu behalf,
and on behalf Of the meeting for the brave
and noble words he had that night spoken
for the Union, and for lis declaration upon
the floor of the Senate that California would
be true TO the National llae (Arrlau-el.
Ilc was Gllol with ipy to know that the abil-
iGys and cXcrtious of Mr.. Latham were to he
socanesuy cXertcl in this fearful conflict
rron the side or the right, and to listen to
Ais pledge to stand Ly the Government in lis
eXartious to maintain its integrity and honor,
and the supremacy of the Constitution. (Ap-
pausc) At moment Ike tbs, when The
question is TO bc resolved whether this Gov
erum,nt which for three quarters Of a ccu'U-
Iy has secured t1 MS ami our father thc blv.-
sings Of liberty peace and prosperity, and
which promises the Same to oar children,
whether this magnificent structure, erected
80 vizlou and adorned with every grace,
sA4.I still shelter our land, or be dashed to
luius 10y fauaticism, and our country become
the abode Of anarchy or Gc@po'i~m at the
viilof domestic trnjlors. Ihuve 40 patience
with a man VITO talk party, or who cannot
Iisc above the party lrJ3.i.es O. his faction.
BEurn-TL, New York ANas says it is
rcYorlyl that Horny Ward H-achar, in the
course ofa few days. viN leave .ur tuo e.t
of aar, Jas chaplain a,HcLol to o r,-';u. 81,
ofel'ioa now mastering I'm hr.HE.ru, come
posed cH.'a-.y 'y ut m,w0r Of tmoufh
Church. Icp,h.r j. ousot tUo very hj-. who
ought to go; and a. tie ...tA lms express B.,
s,oh.ua desire io get hold Of Aim, t|l s
vii, ao doaL, Lc glad to know th1; they can
have ao opportunity. If they want him, let
them "coue and take h,m. Nu,wi.h-5,@-
ing all d Beochor's sins, we believe hc Is a
rauuf pluck and the riyWouth Regiment
viii be hard one to whip History gives
no account Of an armed band Of fanatics who
We. cowarls in fight.
BErrNr AND rH SAyEp.A-I l. Stevens is
now in Washington Territory, of which be
was once Governor. and making the sircugrst
kind Of Union speeches. He says the Ma
tioual Government must be maintained at all
hazards.
While yet the lamp holls ont to burn,
Ihc lllcst sinner may return.
MNMNuLE NfLr-.-Wc were present, hy
invitation, at the drllof the Narys,iile "iue
Co,upany ON the evening OF lharsdny
la-t, and were highly pleased with the pro-
hclcucy exhibited. Tho company show iiat
they an efficient drill ut-,cr in th,ir
Captain, Dr. lhcal Their cyoiutous il
do75e quick time were performed aduIira-
L.y, and el.citel much applause from the la-
dies and gentlemen pres ut The ladies OF
California appear to cNIitit even more patN-
ojsm than the stcrucr sex, their voice. iullU-
oHce and presence, is lent to ooHeourage Union
demonstrations, and the formation Of militia
~ companies for the defence of the Old time
h1Aarcl flag. A ~oodly number Of Che fan
!di's a NarysNjllc were present last Thur S.
I.I.- ttplliur uul n WE lrarutI we're fire.
Gucnt visitors at the drill of the company
Rcv. T. Starr King delivers two lectures OF
his return from the North, for the benefit q
the company, the proceeds TO go towards
furnishing a uniform besides the deadly
rifle the company are equipped with a sahr,
and sword bayonet, and if occasion shoul,
require. would no doubt do effective seryic,
for "Uucle sam Red Bl"G A'jp.a}.H
pInpcY's FuSrnAL-Tho funeral OF Piercy
who was shot dead in duel by showalcer
was attended from the Metropolitan Hotel
San Francisco, Monday afternoon. the pro
cession leaving FOR Lone Mountain at I p. 4,
The Rev. G. l.. Taylor, Of the Episcopal Mis-
Sion sunday School, made a blief address a
the grave, Its pith may lie perceived from
the following sentences
But we shall take occasion to enforce tn
nceessity-aud still we know how difficult
Is i'll the heat of debate and under the pres
sure Of eXcilemeut--of being at all time
guarded in our remarks and sentiments
And while you, my friends, to-day
as the peers and companions Of this youu
man golher round his bier to pay tie las
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