The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-29
upon your family, Is the prayer o. the
mrsoncd officers and privatee Of the
SEVENTY Ninth, HIGHLAND GUARD.


GENERAL STEVENS
FKlLo~ SOLDIERS o. rs HIGnlAsD GUARD have not
unmsr,.ed marx Of your coincidence and affection We
came together not only al acrca period OF your own
a'ssory a. regiment, but II critical period Of our De-
loved country's history, when its armies had Deem
stricken down and disrnay and encouragement spread
the length breadth OF the land II the time
the and strong come 20 the work and by
arm stapd in our eouutrys cause again hope
and faith to spring up in the hearts Of men You recoi-
loci we moved from our camp Of on tne osaa M
Advance, across the Potomac. Then spoke TO you
words OF encouragement, and together IN the glorious
light OF day won back our colors. We had soon oe-
come acquainted. As your colonel, ] ever found you
and true The pathos OF your address It's living
expressions, touch When was ordered South, and
rode through your ranks to say farewell and saw the
tear gisten every manly eye and heard the words
TAX us wi ye from every lip, thought we could not
part, reaching Annapolis said 70 our late re-
spected and able commander, General Sherman, "Send
for the hghlanders-hey want 10 come, and you can
depend upon them.n We sent for you. Here you have
been aud here you to-day. Have you not
always done well? Who finds the Hghlanders behndf
know not which feeling OF my heart stronger
gard you--my pride my affection. Your firm step,
your manly countenances cold steel for your enemies
the open hand aud heart for your friends Such
you beloved comrades In the late sad glorious fight
whore your aggards, seeking the front on the
double quick TO your friends-thc Eighth Mich
gan-ed by your gallant lieutenant colonel there,
David Morison You gained that front and parapet and
Of your noblest and your best there found sol
ders grave. II was indeed sad, but glorious field
Not laggard-not fugitiveall the regiment in line
all by their colors and in order of battle but many dead
and wounded mea am profoundly affected by the cir
cumstance that you have seized such occasion TO show
your regard for Yes, beloved comrades, are
ready TO expose and If need be- to lay down our lives
for our country. We will keep steadfasty to the wo k
till this sad terrible Is ended and peace smiles
again upon the land My friends i shall endeavor to DO
deserving Of your magnificent testimonial Of respect and
affection. accept it not my right, but your FREQ
gift. accept it most gratefully. Goi willing, that
sword shall be borne by me in defence OF my conn
try rights, and in the cause q God and humanity The
spurs too from my friends OF the drum corpsthe boys
who the battle field, and bring Of the dead
aud wounded men-l will wear in memory Of your
and perhaps, day they may urge the leet
seed relief and assistance. Friends the thistle
your native land has stung enemies and been an
omen OF hope to our friends II has been planted nere
and glorious properties has 1t shown in this pal
metto SOIL In conclusion permit me again TO express
my deep gratitude for these marks OF your affection and
esteem.
The sword is of magnificent pattern, enclosed in a
beautiful rosewood and manufactured for the
regiment by Tiffany Co, OF New York, at cost OF
about $3.50.
Sketch Of General Stevens.
Acting Major General Isaac Ingalls, Stevens, better
known as Governor Stevens, of Washington Territory,
was up to the time Of his joining the Second brigade OF
the southern expedition under General Sherman, the
commander Of the of the gallant Seventy ninth
Highlanders, most CT tho officers of which have been
until very recently prisoners in the South He is about
forty FIVE years of age, and born in Andover Mass
He entered the Military Academy at West Point in the
year 1885, He graduated at that institution the first
scholar Of his class, standing high above all others
that it is said there fifteen degrees between himself
and the cadet next in rank Upon leaving West Point in
July 1885, he appointed second lieutenant of the
Engineer corps, and for several years employed
experimenting the construction OF forti6ca
tons Of which the important fort near
Bucksport upon the Penobscot river. In July, lS4o
he promoted 10 first lientsnapcy, and
in 1s47 and 1s4s be was the aijutant OF the
corps Upon the breaking out Of the with Mexico,
Lieutenant Stevens served Oh the personal staff Of Gene
raj Scott and was in all the battles on the plains Of
Mexico His bold reconnoss personal gaiantry and
profound knowledge or the principles OF war attracted
tie attention Of his general who spoke of him as the
most promising officer Of his age" He was brevctted
captain commission dating August co. ls47, and major
September 49, ls47 for galany in the battles Of Con-
treras Chcrpbusco and Cherulerec ard in the last bat
tie, the attack San Cosmo gate, received severe
gunshct wound the foot from which he still suffers.
He assisted the United States Coast Survey OF the
Atlantic since 1919, and when General Pierce became
President lie placed charge Of the Pacific Railroad
survey In 1863 he resigned his connection with the
army on being appointed Governor Of Washington Terri
tory ard atcio Commissioner OF Indian Affairs. In
1857 re WAS returned delegate to Congress He
Chairman Of the Rrecknrdge Executive Committee ia
the Presidential campaign of 1850 but at the first deca
ration OF secessionism openly denounced IT, His inil-
macy and influence with President Buchanan enabled him
qaoiy to perform what perhaps the most important
service Of his life. He urged upon the President the
prompt dismissal OF Floyd and Thompson from the Cabi
net and pressed him to trust the counses General
Scott lie was, during the winter, in daily consultation
with officers OF the army in relation 10 the deienccs Q.
the city Of washngton and exercised controlling in
nueace over them At the close OF tie session Of Con-
gress Governor Stevens proceeded to Washington Ter
rtory ard while the remotest part OF that Territory
heard OF tho attack Sumter He instantly offered his
services TO the government and let for tie city OF wash
ington, determined to fight for the Union, in the
ranks. Although colonecy offered him, Lis
brilliant reconnaissance at townsville WHARF he acted
brigader general the safe retiring OF his command
from superior force and the engineering works he has
erected near the Chain Bridge show that his fed OF lab
was not limited by his rank He next promoted 10
brigadier generashp, and sailed for Hilton Head IKs
brilliant actions this department still fresh the
memory Of readers He has since had given to him
the command OF division and this last adds
endurance.
Com plimentary Order 10 the Naval on.
GERS Engaged ON Stone River.
The following, among other documents, has been re-
ceived at the Navy Department.
HsAporA RrERs DEPARTMENT oF THs Sorru,
sroso RIVER, s. c., June 10, 1862. !
The Major General commanding cannot refrain from
expressing his admiration OF the noble conduct Of the
officers duty in the stono river in support Of
the recent military operations in that vicinity.
Ever ready and prompt, they have rendered 10.
valuable services TO the army Captain Drayton the
commander Of the squadron, by his manly, frank and
cordial operation, has golden opinions from all
tho army officers who have had the pleasure OF witness
ing his operations.
d. HUNTER, Major General Commanding.
Surrogate Court.