Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-23
VOL. S.--NO. 81.
THE WESTERN GENERALS.

\. I. He entered the Military Acsiemv az
W est folnt as cadet in 1885. stood third in
the class and was breveted Second Lieuten-
ant Of Engineers in 1899. In lS45 be was up
pointed First Lieutenant. In lS47 no was
promoted for his gellantry in Califoruia. In
1888 he was APPOINTED Captain of Engineers
lie IS the author OF book on 'sBitumen and
its Uses,' and a series of lectures on Military
Science, delivered before the Lowell Institute,
IN Boston tie was member of the Commit
tee 10 draft the Constitution for the State OF
California; had previously been Secretary OF
State for the Territory of California. In the
naval and military operations on the Pacific
Coast he was Chief of Commodor Shubrc's
Staf. He is an sstute lawyer man of for
tune, and is now comparatively young man,
being only 43 years OF age. His grandfather,
now in his hundredth year. Is living in the vii
lage of Western near Utica.
MAJOR Gen. Grant is native of Ohio, and
IS Just 10 years of age. He is graduate OF
West Point; was attached TO the 4th Regi-
ment United States Infantry eleven years.
Immediately after the outbreak OF the Rebel
lion he offered his services to Gov. Yates of
Illinois, and was appointed Colonel Of the
2lst Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. He has
been active in South Eastern Missouri. His
occupation of Paducah and stopping supplies
to the Rebels 10y the way OF Tennessee and
Cumberland Rivers, his plan of the bsttle OF
Belmont. his skill and strategy and courage az
the memorable capture Of Fort DoDelson, are
fresh in the memory of greatful nation. He
IS man OF few words and many deeds
modest, generous and humane. He has light
brown hair fair complexion (now stained by
the sun and the smoke of battle), and electric
blue eyes. He was with Gen. Taylor in Mex
leo, and distinguished himself for his soldierly
attributes. At the battle of Pittsbrrg Land
ing he headed his troops, and led them through
the terrible tempest OF shot and she'll and his
guests Fastening to festival.
Gen. Buel is a native Of Ohio, a graduate Of
West Point and now in the meridian of life.
He has been in the service twenty years; was
in the Mexican war. When tho present war
broke out he was in the regular service In Cal
iforna, Congress made him 4 Brigadier-Gen-
eral, and gave him command of division OF
the army of the Potomac. When Gen. An
derson resigned his command Gen. Buell. was
appointed to take his place in the department
of Ohio. 1t was under his supervision the
army that marched from Bowling Green TO
Nashville raised aud disciplined. On
the reconstruction of the Departments he was
created Major General. He is q man of
great physical strength and powers of endu-
rance; has light hair, blue eyes, and wears
full beard. lie is ~ years of age. Though
slow 10 move, he is terrible in execution.
Gen. McClernand won his spurs during the
wing of the Democratic party, and in 1860 oc-
cupied 4 seat in the House Of Representatives.
He also figured conspieuousy in the Baltimore
and Charleston Conventions. He was opposed
to Breckenridge in Congress, and he opposed
him again at Pittsburg lie left his seat in
Congress to take up arms in defence of the
Cover nment. As soldier, he lad his frst
trial at the battle Of Belmont, and came off
with flying colors. His administration Of af-
fairs in Caro- vas very satisfactory. At Fort
Henry and Fort DonelSon be won fresG laureis
and for his bravery was created MAJOR Gen
eral. He is about 45 years of age, tall aud
graceful-a true gentleman and true soldier.
Gen. ". II. Wallace who was reported killed
at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, still lives
with faint hopes Of his recovery [iiay God
spare his lifel. He is native OF Illinois and
graduate of West Point. Prior 70 the pres
ent he was captain Of the Washington
Territory Mounted Y olunteers, in which posi-
tion he took part in tho Indian War. a the
commencement OF the rebellion he raised a
regiment of Volunteers in Illinois, and was
appointed its Colonel. With this regiment Of
noble and daring fellows he was at Fort Hen
~ and Fort Donelsou, where he greatly dis
tinguished himself.
Gen. Crittenden is a kentuckisn. son Of
the Hon. j. !. Crittenden. and brother to
the Rebel General George B. Crittendep
When the Rebels first assumed a waIlike at
titude in Kentucky, he took command Of
the Home GnaTd mot the stay homeJ, and
checked the progress of the Rebels toward
Louisville. He comes of good stock, aud
gives good account of himself
Gen. Smith is a native of Pennsylvsnis, a
graduate OF the Military Academy; has been
teacher of infantry tactics He was at the
battle of Fort Donelson, and for bis galIantry
was created Maior- General He WAS severe
ly wounded at the battle of Pittsburg Landing.
His wounds red stripes and his deeds stars
upon his coat of arms.
Gen. Hurlburt is a Carolinian by BIRTH bu;
a citizen of State of Illinois. At the outbreak
of our troubles, he served l. Missouri uude.
Gen. Fremont. He commands part Of
Gen. Grants glorious army. He has the
the courage, and the magnanimity
OF the true soldier.