New-York tribune., 1873-04-14

cause will ever be OF regret 20 his relations ana
friends Yet the General trusts that all good soldiers
Will be consoled in knowing that Canny iost NE
life duty and IN the execution Oh MS
Office, for he had been especially CHOSEN anu
appointed for this delicate and dangerous H"se os
reason of his welknown patience ana forbearahce' MS
entire sefabne CATION and fidelity To the expressed
wishes OF his Government. and his large experience III
dealing with the savage Indians Of America. He lad
already completed the necessary military preparations
70 enforce obedience 20 the conclusions OF the Fece
Commissioners, after which he seems TO have aecom-
panied them 70 Last conference with the savage chies
in supposed friendly council and there met his death Dy
eaehery. outside OF his military lines, but within view
Of the signal station. at the same time, one
Of the Peace Commissioners killed outright,
and another mortally wounded third escaped un-
hurt Thus perlshed OF the kndest and best gentle
Of this any other country whose social equaed
his military yirtues To sketch his army history
would pass the limits Of general order, and must
suffice to state Gen. Candy began his military
cadet West Point in the Summer Of 1885,
graduating 1889, since which time he has continually
served years. passing through all the grades 10 Major
General Of Volunteers and Of the Reg
ular Army. He served in his early life with
marked distinction in tho Florida and Mex
can wars, and the outbreak OF the civil war
found him on duty in New-Mexico, where, after
the detection of his seniors he remained command and
nroad from the direction OF Texas Afterward trans
East active and important sphere,
he exercised various high commands and at the close
OF the Civil War; in chief command Of the Military
Division Of the West Mississippi, in which he had re-
ceved painful wound, but had the honor TO capture
Mobile aud compel the surrender Of the Rebel forces of
the Southwest.
Since the close Of the he has repeatedly been
chosen for special command by OF his superior
knowledge of law and civil government, his known
fidelity the wishes Of the Executive and his chival-
devotion 10 his profession in all Of which MS sue
cess perfect. When faguod by long and anorous
career, 1862 he voluntarily consented 20 take com
mand Of the Department Of the Columbia, where he ex-
pected enjoy the repose hs much coveted. This
Modoc difficulty arising last Winter and It being ex-
tremely desirable 20 end by peaceful seemed
almost providential that 1t should have oc-
Cured within the sphere OF Gen. Canbys
command. He responded 70 the call OF his
Government with alacrity, and has labored with
patience that deserved better success but alas the
end is derentfrom that which he and his best friends
had hoped for and he now lies a corpse in the Wild
mountains Of California while the lightning flashes his
requiem TO the turthermost Of the civilized
world Though dead the record OF his fame is respend
ent with noble deeds well done, and no name on our
army egster stands tairer higher for the personal
qualities that command the universal respect honor,
affection, and love Of his countrymen. Gen. Candy
leaves 70 his country a heart-broken widow, but no
children. Every honor consistent with law and usage
shall be paid to his remains full notice Of which will be
given as bus family can be consulted and ar
rangerlents concluded. BY order OF Gen. Sherman
W. D. WHIPPLE, ,Adjutant-General.