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COMMANDERS or TRE FRE.NCH .TR.HI'.
OF the French commanders, the most
conspicuous are Marshals MacMahon,
Canrobert and Ba1aine, who will un-
doubtedly have the principal com
mands Marshal MaeMahon a descend
ant from family of Irish mobiles who
lost their all in defence of James Ii,
and remained in France after the final
overthrow Of the Stuarts, began his
military career during the war with Al
giers in 1880, particularly distinguished
himself in the assault on Constantine
The re.estabhshment Of the empire in
France found him brigadier-general
and a devoted adherent Of the Emper-
or. The Crimean war established his
reputation MS a soldier AT the head
Of the division formerly commanded by
Gen Conrobert he stormed and captur-
ed the Malakofl, one Of the most bril-
liant feats in modern warfare. Follow
ing the war with Russia came that with
Austria in Italy In the campaigns Of
1859 he again distinguished himself by
the celerity of his movements and the
skill he displayed in handling his men
To his ability and dash were due
the great victory or Magenta, and as q
reward for his services Napoleon Great
ed him a Marshal of France and Duke
of Magenta There is notin the French
army more dashing officer than Mar
shall MacMahon. 4 close student Of the
military maneuvers Of the first Napole-
on, he believes in sudden and rapid
marches upon the enemy. Marshal
Canrobert is, if anything, better known
as soldier than Marshal MacMahon.
Like the latter, his military career be-
gan in Algiers, and he first distinguish
cd himself in the assault on Constan-
tine. Subsequently, placed in indeped-
ent command, he defeated the Arabs in
three campaignsi in the last Of which
he displayed great military skill in the
disposition Of bis forces. When Louis
Napoleon was President, Gen Canro-
bert was one Of bis aids de-camps, and
he aided in carrying out the coa d'eiat.
Sent to the Crimean in command Of
the first division, be participated in the
battle Of Almy where he was wounded
by splinter Of shell which struck
him in the brest and hand After the
resignation Of Marshal St Arnaud,
Gen Canrobert took command Of the
army Of the East. and at the battle Of
Inkerman greatly distinguished himself
by bis personal yalor
lie led the famous charge Of the Zou-
ayes daring which he was slightly
wounded. Bad health compelled him,
IN May 1865, to return to France, on
arriving in winch country the Emperor
treated him with marked distinction.
/ Daring the Franco italian war Of 1859
he won fresh laurals by his heroism at
Magenta, while at Solforino Bis famous
movement ia aid Of Marshal Mel turn.
ed the scale Of victory il favor Of the
French For these services be was
made a Marshal Of France Gen Canro-
bert is one Of the most heroic men in
Europe. In every engagement IN which
he has participated be has with almost
reckless courage, exposed hia person to
the enemy
A. consequence be is immensely
popular with bis men Marshal Bazaine
IS well known TO the people Of the Unit
cd States lie FIRST distinguished him
seliiu Africa, aud subsequently served
with credit 10 the Cumca. During the
Italian campaign lie remained ii
i France on home duty Ia 1862 he was
placed ~ command Of the French ex-
pedltion @ Mexico, and succeeded
Marshal Forey Ii the supreme com
maud.
/ In the sister Republic he greatly dis
tinguished himself considering the
number of men al bis disposal aud for
+ lis services be was created Marshal of
+ France ia 1864 Marshal Bazaino bears
tAo reputation u possessing one of tae
most strhglc minds IN the French army
There are several other French genef-
a.s of established reputation who viii
no doubt take active part ia the con
test Coabt 40 Pahkao Gen DC Coy
on, Count ~ M9aiebeil0 are skilIiul 81
icers Marshal B4raguay dHAAerB
and Random, are each 10 years II age
and wiil probably not take tie field