Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-02
sketch of General John Pope.

Major General John Pope is q man
nearly forty years OF age, a native of Ken
lucky, but a citizen of Illinois and gradu.
ate OF West Point, which academy he en-
tered in the year 1885,, He graduated in
1912, standing high in large class, and
was appointed to the. army from the State
of Illinois, entering that service as bre-
vet second lieutenant of Typographical
Engineers. He was engaged in Mexico,
and was brevetted a first lieutenant for
gallant and meritorious conduct in several
conflicts at Monterey-the brevet bearing
date from September %, 1916. On the 23d
OF February, 1847, he was brevetted cap-
tain tor gallant and meritorious conduct
in the battle OF Buena Vista. In 1S49 he
conducted the Minnesota expedition, hav.
ing accomplished which he acted as topo-
graphical engineer in New Mexico until
1858, when he was assigned to the
command of one of the expeditions
to survey the route of the Pacific Railroad.
From 1854 to 1859 he was engaged in the
exploration OF the Rocky Mountains, DUR
ing which time-viz: on the 1st of July,
fS56-he took the actual rank of captain
in the corps of Typographical Engineers.
On the 18th of May, 1861, he was made
q command in Missouri for some time be-
tore he became particularly noted but
when Gen. Halleck took charge OF the
disorganized department, he, having great
confidence in Brigadier General Pope,
gave him the charge of the district OF
Central Missouri. This was in December,
1861. On the 18th of that month he
scattered the rebel camp at Shawnee
Mound, taking $50 prisoners, and most
of the enemy,s wagons, tents, baggage,
horses" &c. On the 18th he surprised
another camp near Milford, took some
1900 prisoners, 1000 stand of arms,
1000 horses, sixty-fve wagons and
large quantity OF tents, baggage and sup
plies. He also seized two tons of gunpow-
der. This campaign drove Price below the
Usage river, which he never again Cross
ed. Having cleared the district, he was
| next appointed to clear Southeastern Mis-
sonri- On the Dad OF February, 1862, no
| reached Commerce with small force
| he there gathered his men together, and
| i'll six days marched to New Madrid. This
place soon fell into his hands, and shortly
after, comparatively speaking, he cut that
| noted canal which caused the downfall of
Island No. 10. For this masterpiece he
was made Major General. He was next
| appointed to act at the head of corps to
| cooperate with Halleck in the reduction
OF COrinth. After the evacuation, his re-
markable pursuit and capture OF part of
| Beauregard's force, are too fresh in the
minds OF our readers to need description.
| One great feature in the military career of
| General Pope is the fact that he has never
| met with repulse. He carries with him
| the prestige OF success, and by the past we
| may safely Judge of the future.
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE HUMPHREYs.-
The Senate on Thursday last, resolved into
q high court of impeachment for the trial
OF Judge Humphreys, of Tennessee, for
treason. The trial occupied some time
and the proceedings were deeply impress.
i've. Among the witnesses examined was
Parson Brownlow, who interladed his tes-
timony with sundry reflections and COM
mentaries upon the rebellion and its lead
ers, The accused was found guilty on the
| first charge, by unanimous vote, and on
the subsequent charges by an emphatic
majority. The evidence against him was
Overwhelming. If he escapes the halter,
it will not be because he has not earn
ed it.
| A NEW RULE. "A rural editor in New
Jersey announces that he twill not pub
lish obituary notices, or poetry, without
compensation"