New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-10

Gen. Hsacal In taking command OF the I'd DSislon'
appointed Col Cooper to the st Brigade which ne mas
led through the trying campaigns In tennessee ana
also Through the battles and marches thus iaf ih'o
Georgia. my father" says the Colonel, "fougnt iol
the old flag In the War Of lsl2, and his son VIII NOT
forget the patriotic example Of the father" he mas
six brothers, all of whom in the Union army-two
az eutenants the others privates. VI answering
loyalty and possessing the most sterling integrity uen'
Cooper is type Of the best In patriotic East leu
nessee BY his courageous example on the neid anu
his ursesh devotion 10 duty he has fairly won the saf
which 10 unexpectedly has fallen upon bis shoulder
Beside these Ileern that there have been three nmnr
promotions made in the Army Of the Tennessee ana
three In that OF the Cumberland. making eight IN al.
II may be known that alarge portion Of the brgades
have heretofore been commanded by Colonels
should add that these appointments were made 90
learn, at tie instance Of Gen. Sherman upon the
recommendation Of the respective division and corps
commanders and are tribute to worth and military
ability in the Eed. against political Generals who
have dsert,d tie po Of duly and souSM promotion by
going 10 the rear.
Whe on this subject Il Is appropriate to inquire as
20 who Is responsible for the failure Of the bill intro
duced late IN the last session Of Congress- which Looked
10 a recognition OF the services OF STAT oEe1s by pro-
motionf All but Quartermasiers were struck out.
This Is an act Of fragrant injustice, to say the least INA
Is causing much complaint.
Col j. W. Reilly came out as Colonel OF the lo4th
Ohio Volunteers and upon the retirement of Col. on'
bert commanding the lst Brigade. was made his sue
cessor. During the siege Of Knoxville Col kehy rem
ered valuable service aud sfterward. during the ceic
brated pursuit OF Longstrcets army up the Tennessee
Valley He has led his brigade with honor during the
Georgia campaign through all the battles which have
occurred in which the Sd Division has been engaged
Gen. Reilly Is from Wesville Ohio. where he was
well and widely known lawyer OF ability. Although
fighting In the cause OF the Union, the gallant Colonel
il is reported. has thus far failed to practically exem'
pity his idea OF union In domestic life and remains
bacheor-a Circumstance the more to he depioFed on
account Of bis possessing amable and yielding dspo-
s,ion which could not fail 10 make any woman happy
Col Daniel Cameron of tho 6t5h Illinois rendered his
resignation to-day which was accepted, the command
ing General expressing his regret, and acknowledging
tho valuable services and patriotic sacrifices rendered
BY lin while connected with tbs department. Col.
Cameron commanded the I'd Brigade. Sd Divsioa. Col.
Jack Casemett takes command Of tie brigade.
SUNDAY. Aug. I.-There has been mutual suspen.
sion Of hostiities and quiet Sabbath to-day al around
the lines Untl toward evening. there was scarcely
gun large small, heard About sunset, us II 10 let
US know they still there. the Rebels threw a few
shells over toward the line Of the 9Th Corps Strmsh
firing vas also resumed at various points. Gen. Has
cell ordered the whisky dstlery in front Of bis pekeis
burned Last night rs Il furnished shelter ier Reees
srpshootcrs. 1he oonnagraton lighted Up the
heavens for miles around Pleasant showers have
cooled the atmosphere, and given the amy quiet
nights rest This morning there Ia renew al Of ariL
ery firing and quite heavily the right. The news
OF The second ininSion u PeBnsyVaL causcs aIity
herc hrar criticism also u the set down" policy
Of Gen Grant at Petersburg. while this Is goirg on.
Il a.