The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-09
SKETCH or GENERAL McCLERNANp.

an active part in the service Of his country
SKETCH OF GENERAL McCLERNAND.
Brisadier General John A. McClernand has not pre-
vtousy been particularly noted as military man hut as
strong supporter of the Union he has shown forth on
more than one occasion He is of about forty three
or forty four years Of age and rather in stature
lie mas always been noted as prominent Douglas demo
cratic politician, and took active part in leading that
party during the Lecompton troubles He strongly on
posed the measure. He an active leader Of tho
Douglas party in tho House of Representatives OF 1860
and also in the Charleston and Baltimore democratic con-
ventfons He was always strongly opposed Breckin-
ridge and his party, and Douglas he elected
oCongress He left his seat to take up defence
Of that government which he strongly supported by
his speeches in Congress.
There is interesting, II curious circumstance
in connection with his appointment the position Of
Brgader General He had during the late
OF Congress, been making, while in his seat strongly
wordcd speech In support Of the action Of the govern
ment In these troubles and in the Of
marks, at the conclusion he in effect stated that not
withstandng the thousands of Douglas democrats who
had enlisted in the and Of the United States
not of them had been honored with any high mill
tary appointment; other parties had had their appontees
but his party had not, and he thought somewhat un
fair &c leading republican took up the question after
the patriotic tone of his remarks ntmated that he
did not know Of entitled to the position than
his honored friend from Illinois, and 1t is remarkable
circumstance that shortly after this discussion in the
House tho Of John A. McCernand appeared on the
list OF those who were appointed Brgadier Generals OF
volunteers. Time will doubtless show forth his sodicry
qualifications, which ourival his political ones
Thus far he has shown that he possesses very good
military capacity.
NEWS FROM GENERAL HUNTERS ARMY.
SPRINGFIELD Mo-, Nov. s, 1851.
The following a special despatch to the st. Louis De-
| mocrat:-
General Hunter has not yet put effect any decided
for the conduct of the campaign but am in.
formed he will adopt plans entirely different from those
Of General Fremont.
Colonel Merrill was sent ont reconnaissance yester
day with 400 cavalry and section OF artillery and cx
plored the country around Wilson's Crees discovered
enemy their advance having left the South on Sun
day The main body Of tho rebels supposed to DO still
in the vicinity OF Cnssville. General Hunter has little
faith at present in their having design Of attacking us.
He will, however in few days have such reliable nfor-
nation Of their number and position, &c to decide his
future course. The troops apparently en-
thusiastc the they learn Of their new
commander the better they satisfied with him. The
feeling also strengthened by the high opinion enter
tanned Of General Hunter by all the old regular army
officers.
The reports that officers, many companies and regi
mens threw down their upon the OF
of General Fremont cannot be traced to any
reliable source.
General Hunters position the contraband question
is understood TO be olowsAn negroes coming into
camp will be retained and such Of them proved
he property OF Union men, will be appraised and TO-
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see fit.
General Asboth has concluded to remain in command OF
his division.
Colonel Albert, Acting Brigader General will also re
main and several other foreign officers who at first de-
cided to leave, will remain.
Marcus J. Parrott OF Kansas, has been appointed on
General Hunters staff.
The cannonadng at Sarcoxic days is said TO
have been a salute in honor Of passed by the
ebel Legislature assembled at that place.
SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 6, 1861.
According TO information received by Gen Hunter it ia
said that Gen. Price has intention Of attacking u.s.
pursued still further by he win his army
to Fort Smith, and await Developments on tho
Potomac end in Kentucky.
1t is very doubtful whether any further advance Of our
main army will be made but further intelligence OF tho
number and position OF the rebels may change policy
General S.ege has been appointed comman liant Of tn
post
General Hunter spent part Of yesterday visiting the
various camps and examining into the general condition
of the army, and today he has gone a reconnaissance
South with his body guard four hundred infantry hat
terry, and several companies OF cavalry.
Brgader General sturgis has been appointed chief OF
the staff and Of cavalry on Hunters staff
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL FREMONT AT ST. !
LOUIS.
ST.. LOUIS Nov. s, 1861.
General Fremont arrived here in special train this
evening and met at the depot by an immense and
enthusiastic crowd Of citizens. Large delegations or |
Germans the various wards in the city escorted the
General to his quarters in a torchght procession