The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-02
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Bris.dser Gssssal Oniasy Mcknight Mitchell
vas born in Kentucky, and received the ap-
pointmen. Of Cadet to the e. s. Military Acads-
nv from Ohio. He graduated fifteenth 10 his
class, June 80, 1929 Was promoted Brevet
Second Lieutenant, I'd Artillery, June l, 1888, |
Second Lieutenant, 1929. Acting Assistant
Professor of Mathematics. Military Academy,
from Aug 30, 1899 70 Aug -, 1881. Resigned
Sept. so, 1889. Counsellor at Lav, Cincinnati,
Ohio, from 1882 to 1884. Chief Engineer Lit
tie Miami Railroad, from 1885 to 1887. Pro-
fessor of Mathematics, Philosophy and Astrono-
nv. Cincinnati College, from 1855 to ls44
Member Of the board of visitors to the Military
Academy ls4l Founder Of the Cincinnati
Observatory, Cincinnati Ohio. In June ls42
he visited Europe to pu,chass . telescope for
Observatory, the cornerstone Of which ~ laid
by the venerable John Qaincy Adams in No
vember. lsas, and in ls45 Professor Mitchell
became Director, position which he held until
1855. During this time be made many import
ant astronomical discoveries. He also invented
,he celebrated -" Method Of converting time in
10 SPACE" he was editor and publisher Of the
Siderisl Messenger, an astronomical Journal,
from 1916 to 1855. Adjusans General Of the
State of Ohio, from lsa7 to ls4s. Chief En-
eiueer of the Ohio and and Mississippi Railroad.
from ls4s to 1855. He founded the Dudlsy
Observatory at Albany n. T.. which was con-
s,ructed upon his own plan. Director Of the
Dudley Observatory IRON lSS- untl the break
ing out Of the Rebellion, when he was rendered
the appointment of Brigadier General of Vol
uuteers which he accepted. While he Wa
Director Of the Dudley Observatory be furnished
the time for the City Of New York. He ID
author of several valuable works gu Astronomy.
and of a number of Mathematical works. Gen
erA Mitchell has attained one Of the highest
positions In the ecienti6c world. He u nov in
} command of a division under General Buell. in
Tennessee.
Brieadier General Henry W. BenhAm VA
born in Connecticut, and received his appoint
ment As Cadet to the q. s. Military Academy
from that State. He graduated 6rst in his clss'
June 80. 1897. Promoted Brevet Second
Lieutenant Corps Engineers. Snly I, 1897
First Lieutenant, July Z. 1888. He Was wound
ed in the Battle of Buena Vista. Mexico, Feb
%, ls47. Brevet Captain, Feb. Is, ls47, "fo'
gallant and meritorious condcct in the battle Of
Bsena Vista, Mexico" Captain Nay -, lS4s
His appointment as Brigadier General Of Vol
un,eers has been confirmed BY the Ssrate
Brgadier General George Wright was boru
. in Vermont, and received the appointment o.
, Cadet to the U. s. Military Academy from that
State. He graduated in his claes June 80, 1922
He was promoted 70 Second Lieutenant Sd In
fantry July l, 1922. First Lieutenant Sept %
, 1927. Regimcntal Adjutant from 1881 TO 1885
{ Captain, October 80, 1886. Trarsfsrred u S.h
Infantry, July 2. 1855. Brevss Nsjoe, March
l5 1912, for mertorious conduct, in zeal, energy
, and perseverance in the war against the Elorids
Indians" Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, Aug. 20,
lS47, "for gallant and meritorious conduct in
the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mex.
leo" He was wounded in the battle of Moline
n delRey, Mexico" Major 4th Infantry, January
|. 1, ls4s. His appointment rs Brigader General
of Volunteers Las been confirmed BY the Senate.
General c. P. Stone was born in Massachusetts,
and received his appointment - Cadet to the
u s. Military Academy, from that State. He
graduated seventh in his class, June 80, ls45.
Promoted Brevet Second Lieutenant Ordinance,
July !, ls45. Acting Assistant Professor Of
Ethics, &c. Military Academy from Aug. 20,
ls46 to June 10, 1916. Second Lieutenant,
Murch 3, ls47. Brevet First Lieutenant Sept.
Is, Iss7, 4" for gallant and meritorious conduct
in the battle of Aono del Rey, Mexico" Brs-
vet Captain, Sept. Is. ls47, "for gallant and
neritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultupec,
Mexico" He received the appointment Of
Brigadier General after the Rebellion broke ont
and the appointment was confirmed BY the
Senate He is row imprisoned ia Fort Lafay cite,
lcharged with treason.
Brigader General Alexander NJ. d. McCeok,
was born in Ohio. and received his appointment
IS Cadet to the Y. S. Military Academy from
that State He graduated thirtieth his class.
June 80, 1852. Promoted Second Lieutenant
Sd Infantry, July I, 1854. First Lieutenant,
Dec. 6. 1858. Instructor in Infantry Tactics.
Military Academy, from 1857 to 1861. HE sp-
pointment as Brigadisr General Volunteers has
been confirmed by the Senate.
Brigadier General Abner Doubbleday, Ma
born in New York and received the appointment
Of Cadet to the U. s. Military Academy from
that State. He graduated twenty fourth in his
class, June so, lS42. Promoted Brevet Second
Lieutenant Sd Artillery, July I, ls42. Second
Lieutenant let Artillery, Feb. -, 1855. First
Lieutenant, March Sd. ls47. Captain March
Sd, 1855 He was promoted 70 the rank Of
Major for gallant conduct while with Colonel
Robert Anderson, during the defense Of Fort
Sumpter. His appointment Of Brigadier Gener.
al of Volunteers has been confirmed BY the
Senate.
Gen. Fitz Sohn Porter was bora in New
Hampshire. and received the appointment Of
Cadet to the 9. 8. Military Academy "at large"
(the President having the power to appoint ten
Cadets. at large, each yeaar). He graduated
eighth in his class, June 80. ls45. Promoted
Brevet Second Lieutenant, 4th Artillery, July !,
ls45. Second Lieutenant June Is, le4s. First
Lieutenant, May 29, le47. Brevet Captain
for gallant and meritorious conduct in the bat
tie Of Moino del Rey, Mexico" Wounded as
the Beleu Gate in the assault Of the City Of
Mexico, Sept Is, ls47. Brevet Major, Sept
IL lS47 "for gallant and meritorious services