New-York tribune., 1873-04-14
GEN. CANBYs CAREER.

1t is useless on this Easter Monday, In the
midst OF general anger 10 quote the sublime words OF
the first Good Friday. But it is true, all the sae OF
those brutal murderers Tule Lake. that "they knew
not what they did, The veteran they cody slaughtered
was not only man Of blameess life and character but
he was the best friend they had in the army Of the
United States. He would have gone farther than any
officer Of his rank to them from the consequences Of
their He had never shared the nerce hatred OF
the Indians so common the border, but had always
leaned TO the side of humanity in nis dealings with them
Only four days his death be sent dispatch TO
Washington which, read in the tragic Light OF after
events shows plainly and touchingy both his generosity
10 his slayers and his sagacous doubts OF them;
lido not question the right or the power OF me Gen
thought proper, out 1 think they should make such
secure permanent peace, together with hDeral
and lust treatment Of the Indians. In my judg-
ment permanent peace cannot be secured
# they are allowed TO remain in this Immediate
neighbOrhood. The Modocs are now sensible that
they cannot Live in peace on Lost River, and nave
abandoned their claim TO it, but wish 70 be leit
in the lava beds. THIS means license TO punder ana
stronghold 70 retreat TO, and was refused Their last
proposition is 70 come in ana have the opportunity OF
looking for new nome not Tar away, anu 5ney are
this the trouble will soon be ended But there
much yaeiIlaton and duphcy IN their talxs
that have hestated about reporting until some definite
result attained"
Maior-Gen Edward Richard sprigg Canbys career
proves him TO have been one Of the brayest and
most experienced officers OF the United States
army He was in the military service 81 years,
and civil wars He was born in Kentucky in 1872 but
removed In his bOyhoOd TO Indiana whence after re-
ceying liberal education, he was admitted. IN 1885, 70
the Military Academy, West Point, where, In 1899, he
was graduated in the class with Gems. Haleck,
Isaac Stevens Ord Paine OF Illinois, and other leading
officers. he entered the regular army July, 1851 as
second Lieutenant in the I'D Regiment and
pointed Commissary of Subsistence in the October fol-
lowing In March, 1876, appointed Adjutant OF
his regiment and three months later promoted 70
first ueutenancy. The outbreak OF the Mexican war
called his regiment into active service Serving under
GEN Riley and with several officers who have since at
tanned distinction as his companions in arms,
he participated in the advance the Mex
lean capital behaving bravely at Contreras and Cheru
busco as well the attack upon the De Been gate
He received the brevet Of Northumberland for bis
services IN campaign and promoted TO the full
rank OF captain In June 1884, but having been trans
ferred 20 the AdjutantGeneraPs Department Assist
ant Adutant-General. with the rank Of Lieutenant
colonel be renqushed his rank in the line In March,
s55 be was appointed major OF the 10Th United states
Iufantry-a new regiment and in 1883 received command
Of Fort Brdger Utah. where he had under his control
porons OF the I'd Dragons and Tth and 10th United
states Infantry. He held this post until $780, when he
was appointed commander OF the Navaos expedition
against the Indians and was In command OF Fort Dell
ance w-Mexieo, at the advent OF the civil war.
Al that critical period Major Candy did not leave his
sided with the national and after during the
war was one OF the active and conspicuous defend
ers Of Union. He resisted, in 1862 sbiey in his
daring attempt acquire possession OF New Mexico,
and had at length the satisfaction OF seeing the invader
retreat Leaving behind him." he observed in bis
report in dead and wounded and in sick and prison
ers onehaIf Of his original force" he promoted to
the rank Of March, 1867. and after
transferring the command Of the forces in New
he repaired to Washington, where he remained some
time rendering valuable assistance to Secretary stanton
in the War Department. Always ready for great emer
sencies he command of the United States troops
this city during the draft riots OF July 1862
and by his energetic measures and resolute bearing
promptly suppressed the rioters and restored order de
remained here until November 1868, when he resumed
his position at the War Department.
AT the opening Of the campaign OF 1854 Gen Candy
received the rank OF MaIorGenera and placed in
command or the Military Division Of West Mississippi
poston he held until monhs after the close OF
the war His first act in this field Of duty to take
charge Gen. Bankss rstreatng forces the Atcha
fasya and conduct them safely New Orleans where,
Tor want OF troops he remained inactive throughout the
Summer and Autumn Of lSe4 but soon az he was
amply reinforced he proceeded, with army OF from
2sooO tO 5000 msn, against Mobile, which, with the /
assistance OF feet, he succeeded capturing on
learning OF the fall OF Richmond. Gen. Dick Taylor sur
rendered his forces him. and hosutss ceased
Gel Canby remained In command Of Southern mil
tary departments until lss6 when be was transferred 70
Washington received July 1891 the fnI RANK OF
Brigadier General In the regular army subsequently
he was sypcinred member Of the svecsl Coninissisn