The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-29
MAJOR KEARNEY APPOINTED BROADER
GENERAL

from the Newark Advertiser July OIL
We learn that Major Philip Kearncy, Of East Newark
has been appointed Brgadier General In the National
army, and that he will probably be placed command of
the forces from New Jcrseya position for which he is
emineny fitted by past education well tried experience
and complete sympathy in the cause General Kedrney
formerly revet Major Of the Second dragons and
WON high distinction by his gallant service In the Mexican
war, in which he lost He was also at one time
attached to the escort Of General Scott When active
service seemed to be no longer required no resigned his
place, and during the recent Italian he volunteered in
the French army and became officer in the staff of one
Of their leaders In testimony Of his bravery ia Mexico
General Pillow, now Of the rebel army who was his s
pcrior, wrote as follows
Captain Kearney, of the First Dragons commanding
squadron composed of his and Captain McReypois
companies, was on duty with division during the a
ton and made his way with great difficulty across the
wide and marshy fields aud deep bitches. Seeing field
for the action OF his fine squadron until the ee da pt
carried, had held him in reserve. | then let him
loose. Furious his charge upon the retreatne foe
dealing death with The unerrng sabre until he reached
the very suburbs Of the city and drew FROM the encmys
batteries at the garita heavy and destructive fire. by
which the gallant Captain lost his left arm.
General Harvey, in his report, says
AT this moment, perceving the enemy rereating
ia disorder Of the causeways leading to tho
city collected all the cavalry within my reach, consist
ing Of Captain Kers company Second dragons Captain
Kearneys company, First dragons and Captains Mercy
nods and Dupenes companies of the Third dragons and
pursued them vigorously until halted by the dis
charge Of batteries at the gate Many Of the enemy
overtakcn in the pursuit and cut down by sabres
canno, speak in terms too complimentary Of the
ner in which this charge was executed My only diff
Guilty was in restraining the impetuosy OF my and
officers who seemed to vie with each other who should be
foremost in the pursuit Captain Kearney calamity led
his squadron into the very ntrenchmcnts Of the enemy
and had the misfortune TO lose from grape shot
fired at one of the main gates Of tho capital
General Scott himself in his report, says
The cavalry charge was headed by Captain Kearney Of
the First Dragons, having in squadron with his own
troop that Of Captain SReynods Of the Third, making
the usual headquarters but being early in the
day attached for general service under Colonel
Harncys orders The gallant Captain Kearney not hear
the recall that had been sounded dashed up the San
Antonio gate, sabrcing all who resisted.
General Kearney will at once report himself fer daty.
Notwithstanding the LOGS Of his arm he is still able and
ready to do service and repeat his dashng exploits In
MeNco. With such men as Mcclellan and Kearpey to
command and lead fear need be felt for any such
treat disaster as bcfeli our army A. Bull run.