The New York herald., 1862-01-24
A Carnot I'm tho war DepartAent. I.

Carnot I'm tho War DepartlAcnt.
The General Order of the War Department,
under date January %, and signed by the new
secretary, inaugurates new era in the history
OF the present war. 1t has true ring which
will cause every loyal heart to vibrate, and
Will send thrill of enthusiasm through the
souls of the gallant officers and soldiers whose
merits and bravery it is intended to commemo-
rate. 1t announces to the world the determi-
nation of the administration that courage and
patriotism shall, hereafter, be crowned with
honor, and that weakness and inaptitude shall
be rebuked and punished. So was Napoleon
wont to encourage his legions and in such Ian
guage did that great master of military science,
attract the eyes of the universe to the exploits
of his legions, and make each victory pave the
way for future successes. The hearts of the
brave men whom Generals Thomas and Schoepf
led into action, will glow with emotion as they
hear read to them the words which Mr.. Stan
ton, in the name Of the President and of the
country, has so wisely penned, and those who
were heroes before, will aspire TO become demi-
gods of valor now.
Hitherto there have been, from some inexpli-
cable reason, no grand bulletins, no adequate
appreciation of the trials and exertions that
have been made by the soldiers who compose
the federal army. No sharp and prompt de-
monstrations of displeasure or satisfaction, have
Indicated the line that is drawn between fulfil
ment of duty and sluggishness in its perform
ance. Generals that have won victories, have
been treated in much the same manner as those
who have lost battles, or led their forces into
positions insuring disaster and defeat General
Order No. s, from the headquarters of the
army at Washington remedies this evil. II der
monstrates that a genial, generous spirit will
hereafter pervade the counsels of the govern
ment, that glorious example
of th lacrity, daring, courage, and
patriotic zea'," which Mr. Stanton says
are to g W. expected on all occasions and un-
der every circumstance from the army of the
United States" will shine forth from those who
direct Its movements, and, through it, are en-
deavoring to restore the integrity of the Union,
and peace to the country.
The new rules that have been adopted in the
War Department the regulations that have
been made respecting the appointment and pro-
motions of army officers the firm determine
ton of Mr.. Cameron's successor in Office that,
while nothing is left undone to destroy a re-
bellious enemy, and deliver the country from
danger" rigorous economy shall prevail, and
not dollar be uselessly or prohigately ex-
pended the cordial understanding, and i'm
plicit confidence that exist between the Presi-
dent, Mr.. Stanton, and our brave Commander
in-Chief; and the check that has been given to
the abolition element that, until within few
days, had been becoming SO rampant aud dan
gerous, are all signs of a most cheering future,
which break like bright rays Of sunlight through
the dark and menacing clouds that have so long
obscured the political horizon of the United
States. Carnot won undyng re enown as the life
and handspring of the great military operations
in France, at the close of the last century but
if Mr.. Stanton's career justifes the hopes that
may be entertained from the electric words of
hanks he has just poured forth to the victors at
Mill Spring, his fame will far surpass thatof his
great predecessor.