The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-30


From the Richmond Sentinel, JAN ISL
ne Richmond Sentinel Of January % states that Cen
nssskinridgs has boon appointed Secretary Of War.
Hoods Farewell Order to His Army.
From the Richmond Examiner, jan Is
HEADQUARTERS, Army OF THE TEsNEEM,
ruPELo, Miss, Jan. %, 1885.
nom the command Of the army In taking leave Of you
eccep thanks for the patience with which you have
aeS, the recent
- my duty In its execution. urge upon you the I'm
gcssncs @ giving yoar entire support 70 the distin;
eok with deep interest on oil your future operations
Nd rejoice at yor success J. B. HOOD.
General DICK Taylor succeeds him in command.
Ths Necessity for Vigorous and Energetic
Measures.
Szn SOUTH MOT AT ALL READY POE ru SPRING
CAMPAIGN.
Trom the Richmond Sentinel Jan 27l
January has almost it, sands and spring ap-
ysuachea The war, which further south has known
PAUSE, will wake again In Virginia Grant "
gathering his forces around His own army In In
trsnched hand Sheridan in the valley Thomas
= In Tennessee Sherman 10 menaoing southern
Ascon and with his face southwark Al the signs In
cats early eombSssd and vigorous sosssems 9pos
sat yses Of Sasray and upon the capital Of the
~ Three months Of winter were precious months
- preparation. Two Of them are goas one u Thorn
SANS bean formeds Have our measures besn takenf
Aas policy been agreed uponf Has the army been
S6oFyAnixsds Has Il been strengthened Alas for Ms
Gat hsrA rAqsts! Alas that tAs Hss ef yrpa-
sais~s q ending hVors pseparastor 4 oeSs~s~ced
We sntreas Congress 70 wake up We entrsaa the two
houses 70 put limit garruty and 70 work with
insAnt and necessary energy we have many scraps Of
1sgslation but very few leaves Progress has been
Ade in many things but very little has been completed
w.
Ain, have passed one other Of the two houses
- have passed both, but In different forms No Of
SAsm Is yet law The tax bills not yet commenced
NE prompt passage Of proper measures these sub
1scs would have been Of great benefit Il only remains
- 70 obvists tho evils OF still further delay
xsss sviis voye reatemtng tAaH Aects, for s cam
psfom q nsasy here. There 10 not day TO lose
Let not lose day. is surely time 70 arrest the
sent Of debate and inspire the country with energetic
acton The people prepared 70 respond TO the most
vigorous They only ask that Con-
grsss shall lead bravely and be prompt We
srs persuaded, too, that great advantage would
result from an instant and thorough wedding
sst Of Incompetent and unfsithful from
he various executive and military employments Of the
government We think many Of high officers In
court and In camp devote far much Of their time and
Toll 10 minute Details 10 table and oonce work.
which they ought to look at II the energies thus
s1hsustcd the hours thus consumed wero employed In
enlarged oversight and inquiry In personal observation
aud In the consideration of important questions
The advantage the country would be infinite The great
s Of governing and commanding II In working through
other This implies the selecting OF proper agents. the
holding them to their duty BY proper supervision and
ne prompt detection and dismissal Of the unworthy
The eye OF the master 10 worth more than both hts banda
How much more is IL important that officers In high
positions should remember their duties lie IN supervision
" choosing their agents. In directing their efforts and
apectng results The needs or the Confederate service
required the instant employment OF great number Of
agents in high and low ofcc As 70 many Of these,
vss reqnisits they should possess order Of bust
nsss talent In the hurry Of appointment u
70 be doubted that very many mistakes were
made They could not be avoided; but II should BE-
anxious 10 correct them Nor should this cor
seton DO nteered with by any undue personal tender
noss Better that individuals be panied than the coun
Try suffer. Many Of the early errors OF appointment
have indeed bscn amended; but persuaded q
tasrough ard systematic inspection would bring to light
1aany that sti remain, from statements which have
been made to by gentlemen who have had opportunity
Of observation 70 prove tina. the people disgused
Che soldiers wronged and the prejudcod by I'M
worthy government agcula We have boon apprsed
sadeed Of the great skill with which q knayish
agent covers his tracks, and OF the with which
incompetency vindcatcs It's feature But Ia many
We must judge by appearances and by results OF tho
Ean whose habits were 10 disreputo IL was cnce
marked that ~ no did drink he should take In hs
ngn the alusion being 10 his very rod nose Tho agent
Who presents accounts seemingly FAIR but who is no.orI-
eusy living beyond his salary and his private MEANS
gives palpabe proof Of dishonesty Fast horses sump
tuous tables expensive personal adornn,ens faro and
The like sufficient sign that government Ia belne
dofrauded or citizens plundered IL IL wrong and
cruelty 70 the public 70 show tenderness 10 such an In
diyidual and call for technical proof or what "a "A
gravity evident
But wc viii not extend these rcmarka We wouIs
however entrel Of President Secretaries and heads OF
Bureaus OF generals In the field and commanders on post
and all everywhere who arc Interested with the over.
sight OF others, 70 see 70 that unworthy
CANT inefficient agents obsruct the public service
morfy the zeal and patriotism OF The people We think
ths matter Of great Importance Let the work be yin In
Richmond and let be prosecuted every State and III
orr armies with tho prompt passage OF the laws
eured by our situation and the thorough organization
and reform OF all the executive agcncIos We
ehal enter uDon tho now campaign with