The New York herald., 1862-09-05
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Major General philip Ermrmy.

Thilip Kearny born IN ,hs cty the "a of Juno
1915 He ewas d Irish descent, hls gros, great grand
faith = having settled ia Munm county New Jersey
In l7l6. Since that time thc family have constantly
| owned residences Ia the state Of New Jersey
From his earliest youth Philip Kcarny yves imbued
with military spirit, aLd nt when other lads are
ekrg less stern pas'me his chief desire 70
round himself with everything which would keep his
thoughts alive TO his sell imposed He did at
| time in de erence 10 tho wshes IL hs mothers
lather, the Hon. John Watts founder OF the Leake
\ nd Watts Orphan House in this cty), study law
| but, the moment he Was freed from the restraint
imposed upon his natural for m litay lie
by afeconate regard for the will Of his relative, he
joined the United States First dragoons. commanded by
his uncle Stephen Watts Kearny. the conqueror Of New
Mexico and California, who died bgsvet major general
IN 18as at Vera Cruz Philip Kearny first commission
that of second lieutenant of the above named reg-
men He peculiarly fitted for the post Of cavalry
Officer from tho dexterty snd boness OF his horsemaD
ship lie sent to Europe to report upon the cavalry
tactics OF the French, and the best OF
| pishing his mission he entered the military school
at saumur, In France From thence he wen,
| to Africa where he joined tho First Chassours
dAfrique . volunteer. He attracted the at.
ention Of the French army by his daring exploits during
the campaign under Marshal valee, when the French
ep, the dogged Arab from the plains Of Ne
tidha, aud forced tho passes OF the "ates Of Iron
deemed mpregnabe by the swarhy OF the desert
This occurred between the dates OF 1888 and 1S41.
We have heerd numerous anecdotes from French Off
illustrative the daring courage Of the young
American officer who idolized by his compaanons
darmes These same, when they heard OF the after
pios OF "ce brd Kearny in Mexico, reoiced In these
deeds Of valor in Of their But few Of our
readers have not heard of Philip Kearnys achievements
in Mexico lie then captain Of . company Of dra-
from Dr IN he rOvi fOrh
equipments and horses which entitled the company
general admiration This not done from any spirit
OF ostentaton, but because Philip Kearny was deter
mined he would noby his country and because he
wished have under his orders efficient for
the accomplishment OF that patriotic determination His
corps formed the Of General Scott whom he
his entrance Vera Cruz; and magnificent 1t
From the coast to the famed city OF Mexico Philip Kear
ny proved to the enemy how great the dash and
daring OF American officer, for which signal services
he was brevetted major.
General Scott reported his gallant and mertorous
duct 70 the administration in terms Of unqualified
praise In the Mexican narratives Of the Of l848
the Of Philip Koarny figures a. that OF on Amsri
can here
The gallant officer lost his left arm while making
brilliant charge upon the San Antonia gate Of the
| capital He had ordered the charge; his
ceiycd with murdsrous voley; they halted for
my. His men were electrified by the example. They
followed their brave ofcor. and slaughtered the Mexi
wrong impression has gained the public as 10
the rAshncss OF General Philip Kearny. Hc
bravs-mpetuousiy bold--but not foohardy, not rash
He loved his and never ncedlcssly exposed them;
but the time he was aware that the example OF
the leader is most powerful incentive to the
and, as we have heard him assert he disliked
derng his troops to encounter danger he did not par
tcipatc 1t was this fact which cndeared him to his
soldiers. ....
After the Mexican Major Kearpy sent 10 Cali.
fornia and commanded expedition against the Indians
oaan sns os the annals Of the War viii
such cooess and courage as won him the praise Of
sss Maar esse his
turning to Europe, devoted several years to military
! studies.
ed volunteer aid TO General Morris, distinguished
officer in the French army Tho American aid made good
Of the facilities offered him during the series If bril-
liant victories which brought the contest to speedy
clusion He was ever observing, studying with unaggng
zeal and ardor zach enept oi the army. He
consciously preparing himself for his future position Al
the conclusion OF this campaign tho French officers who
had witnessed with delight the evidences Of tho military
ardor and enth sissm of Philip kearny, called the
peror Napoleon attention to the American officer His
Majesty immediately bestowed upon him the Cross Of the
| Legion Q. Honor.
When the news Of the breaking oct Of this hdeous re
belon first reached Europe, MAJOR Philip Ksarny
siding IN Paris lie lost monleat. He hurried back
to offer country that right arm, that clear
comprehensive military knowledge and skill acquired by
deep and long continued study and gallant services in the
World And now comes the painful part OF our task.
The brave soldier arrived here 70 meet with but chilling
welcome. Our State, deeply regret having 70 make
the admission actually refused to accept his proered
services and months passed by ere the gallant the brave
p Keany was arE9hntsd ,h ofaass ssass. , 2, ,
elected? Why did not these whose duty II was 10 select
officers for newly levied troops see at glance that
dashpg competent commander at their disposah
Now that lie goncthat the whole country mourns his
loss while tho rebels jubiIanf, though they had
swept away legion Of troops at feil bow--we
may resent the Sigh; thrown upon the gallant soldier
However, be at last obtained position such ne favs
him an opportunity of Displaying those Qualities
command Ec a strict dsciplinarian; blL he had
raw troops TO form The meu who al 1st were inclined
look him too severe, appreciated his
forts towards making effective soldiers Of them and
they became better aequsuted with their general, aud
appreciated the noble quatie. lie possesscd he became
IL is useless for us to dwell upon his exploits
they have engraved bis in golden characters
the pages Of countrys history. We can but say how
deeply the Ioss Of our "fighting General
Apart from his military requirements he had qualities OF
| heart and mind which endeared him " those who
/ knew him. from his earliest manhood Le was
benehcant patrvn OF Amercan art. BIT few os our
prominent painters and scupi,rs ars there who have
not been the recipients of Philip Kearnys nunccnce,
hearts when they hear OF hts iatimcy death, at
moment when artist most needs aid and ensourasc
ment--ths commencement OF his career
During his residence IN Paris General kcarry was
the constant companion OF those officers in tho French
| army most oeIebraud for valiant deeds. lie
delighied in the society OF such rs himself
soldiers IN cyory sense of the word lie protcd BY their
experience. discussed with them military matters,
adding thus 10 requirements the results VI the
study and experience of Before tho commence
ment Of the present struggle, bis dwelling N PARIS was
the rendezvous Of all American officers passing through
France. His hospital WIS vLbounded, bis Courtesy
that Of the high toned entcman We have soen gathered
around his table there ,hosc prominent in the rebel
aFmy--Besuegard, Lee, tho Johnstcn stoocwail Jass
sou, Magrnder aud o,hcrs; and no doubt many pang
viii visit their hearts when shey learn that Phil keany
WIS their victim. We assured that these
i rebel leaders repeatedly cxprcsssi, In their lot
.ers to keccssionists In PARIS, their dread or the
military Al and dash cf I" Brave Phil. kearny,' aud
their wonder that he not long since appointed "
i some high aud responsible Iost.
| Gonoral Mcclellan wept when he gazct a. the dead
body Of the hero and whe, questioned to who should
take the command OF Tie departed, replied, "who could
/ replsce lhil. kearny' .
| ", are aware that but day previous 10 hs death
General ksarny, in n letter, expressed himself ss io
loss.--. | am daily and honvly exposed do Go, SO cx
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