The New York herald., 1870-07-16


OF the stuarts began hts military career
during the war with Algiers In 1880, particularly
distinguishing himself In the assault OF Constantine
The resstablishment OF the empire In France found
him q brigadier general and devoted adherent OF
the Emperor The Crtmean war established his repu-
taton as q soldier. At the head OF the division
formerly commanded by General Canrobert hs
stormed and captured the Maakon-one OF tho
most brilliant feats in modern warfare. Following
the war with Russia came that with Austria In
Italy. In the campaigns Of 1859 he again distin-
guished himself by the ceerity OF his movements
and the skin he displayed In handling his men. To
his ability and dash were due the great VIC
tory Of Magenta, and as q reward for his SER
vices Napoleon created him Q Marshal Of
France and Duke OF Magenta. There IL NOS
In the French army o more dashing on
Ger than Marshal Mcmahon. close student or
the military maneuvres OF the first Napoleon, hs
believes In sudden and rapid marches upon the
enemy.
Marshal Csnrobert Ia, II anything. better
known a. soldier than Marshal NC
Mahon. Like the latter, his military career
began In Agiers and he first distinguished himself
In the assault ON Constantine Subsequently, placed
In an independent command, he defeated the Arabs
In three campagns the last Of which he displayed
great military skill in the disposition Of his forces.
When Louis Napoleon was President General Can
robert was one OF his aides de-camp, and aided
In carrying ous the coup detas Sent to the Crimea
IN command Of the First division. hs participated
In the battle OF the Alma, where he was wounded by
a splinter OF she'll which struck MIN In the breast
and hand. After the resignation of Marshal Sc.
Arnaud General Canrobert took command Of the
Army Of the East, and at the battle OF Inker.
man greatly distinguished himself by his per-
sonal valor. He led the famous charge Of
the zouaves, during which he was slightly wounded
Bad health compelled him. In May, 1855, to return 70
France on arriving In which country the Emperor
treated HIM with marked distinction. During the
FrancO-Itallan war Of 1859 he won fresh laurels
by his herolsm at Magenta, while at solferino hs
famous movement In aid OF Marshal Mel turned
the scale OF victory In favor OF the French. For
these services he was made Marshal OF France
General Canrobert ia one OF the most heroic men in
Europe In every engagement In which he has par.
tcipated he has, with almost reckless courage, ex-
he is immensely popular with his men,
Marshal Bazane Is well known TO the people OF the
United States. He first distinguished himself In
Africa and subsequently served with credit In the
Crmea During the Italian campaign he renamed in
France on home duty. In 1852 ne was PLACED in
and succeeded Marshal Forey In the supreme
command: In the sister republic he greatly dis
At his disposal and for his services he was created
Marshal OF France In 1864. Marshal Bazaine bears
tegic minds In the French army.
There several other French generals OF estab-
part s In he contest. Count dc Pakac General do
Goy0n, General LebBuf andCOunt de Montebell0 arc
skffu officers Marshalls paraguay d. Hilliers and
Random are each seyenty.nve years OF age and WIN
probably not take the field.
Commit nders of the Prussian Army.
Excepting the brief revolutionary struggles OF
1s4s, the first Schleswg- Hostein war OF the same
year. the second of 1884, and the brief but deci
sve struggle with Austria in 1865 Prussia has been
engaged In no armed conflicts since the downfall Of
the first Napoleon. AS consequence Of this long
interval of peace the present Prusslan generals have
not made rs great military reputation a. their
French opponents. Nevertheless, during the war
with Austria they displayed considerable sk their
maneuvres and combinations being carried out
F.! With complete success.
| The leading mind In the Prussian army is said to
service with tile Turkish army IN 1889. where he OBJ
| tanned great experience. In 1858 he was appointed
Chief OF STAFF OF the Prussian army, and TO him u
attributed the plan Of campaign against Austria In
1885, For this he had been making preparations
years before, and after the declaration or war ho
directed the campaign with, as already stated, s&
nal success.
Royal, Frederick william, and his brother, Prince
| Frederick Charles, commanded the two principal
armies during the war, and won regulations by the
| CELEBRITY OF their movements. General Steinmetz
also distinguished himself. None OF the Others w"-
conspicuous, although Generals Manterel .r
and one or two others are regarN .-ar,te,n ea
skIi aIs9' II is impoysli, .vef is an ofioer O
generals in any OF .-.e, however, to place thes,
tGus far, Do ...er Of merit because they have
oeyond the prompt carrying out OF the or
~ers OF General Motke, who Is Undoubtedly tn
ablest commander In the Prussan army.