New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-09
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Calonel Ulric DnhlQrcn.

There seems no longer any reason to doubt
that Col. Dahlgren is dead. dispatch announces
the recovery of four of his and his coored body
servant to whom his death was known, and who
give somo details of it. We reluctantly conclude
that their testimony must be accepted.
IIe died at q. OF 30 young an officer there is
little personal history to record except what he has
made for himself during the Yet his brief
career has been singularly adventurous and bril-
liant and although he bears tho name Of al officer
high in rank and in official favor, we believe ho was
indebted solely to his own courage and talents for
tho high position be reached.
He WAS appointed additional aide-de-camp, with
the rank of Captain, May %, 1862, and assigned to
duty with Gen. Fremont. IIo served during the
Cross Keys campaign, and was subsequently as
signed to Gen. Sgel when the latter took command,
remaining on tho staff of the latter we believe IN
Ill no was relieved from command. Gen. Sigels
forces forming part Of the Army Of Virginia IN
der Gen. Pope, Capt. Dahlgren saw much
service, and always with credit to himself,
during tho celebrated Summer campaign of
1862 In November OF that year he was
sent on expedition TO fredericksburg, hay.
ing small force Of cavalry under his command,
which he led with such decision and ability as to
defeat body of the enemy much larger than his
own, and TO capture more prisoners than his whole
band numbered. The enemy lost considerably also
in killed and wounded, and Gen. Sigel character
lied the dash Of the most brilliant and dar-
ing expeditions during the war. 1t gave Capt.
Dahlgren al Immediate and enduring fame.
lie was subsequently placed on the staff Of Gen.
UookCr-Bt tho time the latter took command OF
the Army Of the Potomac-and it was in that posi-
ton, though not in discharsing its duties merely,
that b, won his highest renown. lie sought oil OPP
portunaes for distinction, especially deghting in
an independent command, with piece of work to
do that required q cool head and impotuous cour-
age iIe possessed both and united 20 them an
unusual degree Of military talent During the de-
suitory cavalry engagements which took place
while Lees army was advancing into Pennsylvania,
D0hlgren was constantly employed, always in the
front, ard always tho same wary yet eager
leader After many successful actions he was
severely wounded in desperate battle at Hagers-
town, Ml., and lost q leg by amputaton. For his
services the President made him Colonel. From
his wound he had not completely recovered when
no sought, aud after much urging received permits
sion TO join Kilpatricks expedition. Ho was as
sigucdt aseparste command, ndentrusted with tho
most dangerous work-a position which no one
whoknows him needs 20 be told he solicited and &C.
cept,i with delight. His failure and his death ore
duo TO tho treachery Of guide whom no trusted.
Lod sstray, and cut of from the main body he fell
in gallant attempt to cut his way through tho
forces which surrounded him.
Wo must add, at tho risk Of intruding on private
griefs, that Col DahIsren possessed personal quail
ties which mado him not less beloved in private
than no was distinguished in military life. lie was
modest, gentle, generous and kndly--a large manly
nature and boyish sweetness of disposition to-
gethor which challenged equally your love and your
respect. Friends always surrounded him. Few
won so much fame; no one was so little envied
Alas that wo have to write nov that he is beyond
tho roach both of earthly renown and of the friendly
love which valued him more for his own sake than
for all which he had done. Be his name ever
honored lie has deserved well of his country, |
and his famc is hcnccforth part of her history.
Forty mon arrived at the Park Barracks to-
day .frV@ tho West aud were sent ~ Fort Schuyler