The New York herald., 1862-04-05
Farewell Of Brigadier General Rosecrans
20 the Onlccrs and Soldiers or His Late
Com srnn nd.


!. HEADQUARTERS OF THE MoUsrAm DEPARTMENT,
WHEELING, March 20, 1862. (
GENERAL ORDER NO. A.
BROTHER OFFICERS AND SoLDIrRs:-Deparment Order No.
H. published tho Presidents War Order No g. announced
the change in the limits and styios OF this department
and tho assignment Of an officer Of superior rank to its
command
Major General John c. Fremont, United States Army,
having arrived at Wheeling to assume the command,
now take leave Of you in tho only manner in which cir
cumstances permt-viz: in general order.
Companions in Arns-In this department OF noun.
tains and forests, in the rains OF summer tho cold aud
storms Of WINTER for nine MONTHS have witnessed your
marchngs and your eombat Under God your bravery
and good conduct It is duo that not single has
attended our arms In all these vast regions.
Wherever go shall bear with me the remembrance
OF men who, leaving home and Its endearmonts against
the force Of all former tastes and habits have undertaken
to inure themselves to the tolls privatons hArdshps
and dangers OF military life, and have succeeded.
But comrades, proud as am OF the manly energy you
have thus displayed am prouder still to bear testimony
to the and lofty patriotism which has called 1t forth
No mean and sectional spirit, low trucking to reck
loss leadership blind and ignorant fanaticsm has
animated you. BY your intelligence, your magnanimity
and forbearance towards those whom the rebellion has
mised you have shown that you entered into the
ct with conviction that the interests OF free govern
ment and oven Of human freedom itself, opposed by
arbitrary and despoc WILL by rebellion favor Of des
liberties Of all-both North and South.
Such men deserve to be-and will be-free themselves:
or, dying will bsqueath liberty and glorious name TO
That may be your happy lot, in the Union and the
constitution and tho laws to be free and happy your
selves and to bsquoath freedom happiness and glorious
name to your chiidrep, is my cherished wish and hope
W. 8. ROSECRANS,
Brgadier General United States Army.
Testimonial 60 General ROsecrans.
As tribute Of respect the officers Of the Department
Of Western Virginia held meeting resolved upon the
following
wHEKLIxa. March 81, 1862
meeting Of the officers connected with the stan Of
Brig Gen. W. g. Rosserans held at the headquarters Of
the Mountain Department, Brig Gen. Geo. L. Hartstuf
called 10 the chair, and Maj Joseph Darr, Jr, ap
pointed Secretary.
On motion 1t was
Resolved, Tha. the President appoint committee to
draft series Of resolutions expressive OF the sentiments
Of the ooers Of the stsn Of Brig Gen. Roseorans
parting with him, and 10 report upon suitable tssti
The President appointed the committee Major 8. W.
Crawford, Acting Inspector General; Major McPha
Jr. First Virginia Cavalry Provost Marshall First Lieut.
G. Goddard A. d. G., who reported the following resolu
tions, which were unanimously adopted, and the same
committee retained 10 procure the testimonial
Resolved That In terminating official intercourse
with Brigader General Rosecrans. tender TO him
unanimously this expression Of heartfelt thanks for
the uniform kindness and courtesy that have
extended 10 us In our intercourse with him both official
Resolved, That while ws cannot but regret that our
connection with him Is thus terminated !levsr che
rish remembrance OF our association with him with
feelings Of the deepest attachment and regard and will
honor him the man. the soldier and tho Christian
Resolved further, That committee be appointed TO
sWtAOl0
General Rosecrsns slight token Of regard that
copy Of these resolutions be presented to him. and also
published in the Wheeling Cincinnati and New York pa
pers. GEO. L. HARTSUFF, Chairman.
Jos pARR, Jr.. Secretary.
GENERAL RosECRASs' REPLY.
WHEELING, March 81, 1882
CksTLENEy--Your favor, enclosing a copy Of the pro-
csedng OF meeting Of the menbers of my late staff IL
just received.
The expression Of such sentiments by such men, aud
at such time, adds 10 the ties which bind me
TO those who composed the meeting.
To say bear testimony that they have displayed
in the degree becoming their standing members OF the
sta the patriotism courage and endurance which have
distinguished the troops Of this department is not suf
cient to satisfy my Judgment or my heart.
found n you ALL gentlemen, such high intelligent ap.
probation Of suggestions for the good Of the service and
such prompt, cheerful and uursmttng efforts render
your respective branches ccientthat cannot help
ing to you, in great measure our troops order,
comfort aud success.
That God may bless you and oil, gentlemen Of my
'''' '''' ' W. s. RosEcRAYs.
Brgadicr General United States Army
To Brgador General G. L. HARTsUFy, Major s. W. CeAw-
FORD, Major r. Z. CIAsY, Major ID. II. McPHAL, Major
jos. DARR Jr., and the other officers Of my late staff
Wheeling, Va.