The New York herald., 1862-02-17
SKETCH OF GENERAL MocLERNANp.

SAGICH VI OSNEhAL MOCI4ERNAND.
Brigadier General John A. McClernand has not pre-
vous to the present been particularly noted as
military man; but as strong supporter of the Union
he has shone forth than occasion He is q
Of about forty three forty -four years age and
rather tall in stature He has always been noted
democratic politician and took active part in leading
the ougas faction In opposition to the Lecompion con-
fttuton OF KaDsa. He was active leader Of the
party the House OF Representatives Of 1860,
and in the Charleston Baltimore Democratic Con-
ventions He was always strongly opposed 10 Breckn-
ridge and his party and Douglas man he was elected
to Congress lie left his take up defence
Of that government, which strongly supported by
his speeches in Congress. There is an interesting,
if not n curious, circums in connection
with his appointment to the position of briga-
gadier general He had, dMing the late extra
o! Congress, been making, while is seat strongly
worded speech support Of the ;tion OF the govern
men in these troubles, and in the course Of some
marks, at the conclusion he ir effect stated that, not
w.hs standipg the thousands Of Douglas democrats who
had enlisted The and or the United States
of them had been honored with any high mill
try appointments other parties had had their appoiuees,
but his party had not and he thought il somewhat
fair &c. leading republican took up the question after
McClernand had finished and, complimenting him hgbiy
the patriotic Of his remarks intimated tnat he
did not know Of man more entitled to position than
bis honored frend from Illinois; ana IL ia remarkable
circumstance that shortly after this discussion IN the
House the of John a. McCaernand appear tho
st of these who appointed brigadicr gene cf
volunteers Time will doubtless show forth his solderly
qualifications which may outrival his political
N the Belmont fight he manifested that he possessed
very good military capacity and during his admnistrs-
on of military affairs at Cairo he secured the good will
Of the men under his command.
SKETCH OF ACTING BRIGArIER GENERAL
OGl.ESBY.
Colonel Richard J. Ogesby, Acting Brigadier General
under General McCernand, is about thirty-seven
years Of age. He born in Kentucky, but removed
into Illinois at early agc He enlisted in Decatur Ill
nois, and commanded the three months men who
posed The Eighth regiment Cairo under Gen Prenss.
When the regiment recognized for the Col ogesby
again chosen to the command In the General Order
issued fr Cairo the LIST Of February he was ap-
pointed by Gen. Grant the commander Of the First bri-
gade Of the First division OF that district He has been
engaged several skrmshes and contests in Southeast
Missouri always with degree Of credit TO him elf
and honor to the country.
SKETCH OF GENERAL WALLACE.
General Lewis Wallace formerly the Coone. OF the
Eleventh regiment Of Indiana three months voun eers,
better known as the Indiana Zouavcs II will be
memberod that this regiment stationed in June last
at and Cumberland, Maryland, and that on the
eleventh of that month, the Zouaves headed by the
Colonel made dash upon Romnoy and routed the rebcl
at that pIase The regiment noted fer is reckless
mode Of lighting and the degree Of dash with which
they always moved. When the regiment returned 70
Indiana TO be reorganized for the war Gen Wallace re-
NAMED quiet for few days. when the troubles In Mis-
souri, reused his energies and he issued the remarkable
call upon his troops which created such amount of
enthusiasm II the time. The Indianisns focksd 10 hS
standard and the regiment reorgsnzcd and sent 70
the depar OF tho Missouri ssasAkhA snns clapssa
and the regiment sent to Paducah after which
the Colonel promoted to the Generashp OF brigade
IN the division Of Gen. c. f. Smith Some little dincuty
occurred between these two generals, and Gen. Wallace
transferred At his request to command at
Smithland
SKETCH OF GENERAL c. F. SMITH.
Gen. Chas Ferguson Smith, commander Of tho Second
division native Of Pennsyvana, and son Of the cce-
brated DR.. Samuel b. Smith He entered tho Military
Academy as a Cadet in 1921, and graduated in 1925,
standing No 10 his On the lst OF July OF that
year he was made . second lieutenant Of the Second
artillery. In 1929 he appointed the Assistant In
sructor Infantry Tactics at tho Military Academy,
which position he retained until September, 1881, when
he was promoted to the aduancy retaining tho same
Office till April 1885, During that interval (viz, May 1882
he was made q FIRST lieutenant On the 1st Of April,
1885, he appointed Instructor Infantry Tactics and
Commandant Of Cadets West Point which pos tion hc
nned until September j. 1912, in tho meantime being
promoted to the captancy viz, in July !, 1888. In
April 1s47 he brovesed Major for gallant conduct
in the battles Of Alto ani Rcsaca do In Palma, in
Texas his brcvet dating from May 0, ls4e In May s4S
no received another brovot being that OF lieutenant col
one for gallant conduct several conflicts at Monterrey
Mexico the 2st 22d and 23d Of September, 1s&7 lie
hreyct bearing the last mentioned date. During the fol-
lowing August he received further brevet (colono for
gallant and mertorious conduct in the battles Of Con.
rcras and Churubusco This brsvet dates from August
90 1s47. He appointed Acting Inspector General in
Mexico during June ls4s. On tho 25th Of November,
1884, promoted to the majority Of the First ars
ry and the 81 Of March, 1885, further promoted
TO 70 the lieutenant coonccy Of he Tenth infantry On
the sls Of August 1861 he mads Brgadier Gensral
Of volunteers and took charge under General Haock Of
the troops at Paducah.
THE UNION eUNB0ATS ENGAGED.