Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1873-04-24

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Commissions, after which he seems to have
accompanied them to last conference
with the savage Chiefin supposed friendly
council. and there met his death BY
treachery outside Of his military lines but
within view Of the signal station.
"At the same time one Of the Peace
Commissioners was killed outright, an.
other mortally wounded and third es~
capped unhurt. nas .a.s ~ 'Ett
THUS perished one of the kindest and
best gentlemen of this or any other coun.
try, whose social equalled bis military
virtues. To even sketch bis army history
would pass the limits of a General Order
and it must here suffice to state that Gen
Candy began his military career as a
Cadet at West Point in the summer Of
1885, graduating in 1889, since which
time be has continuously served thirty
eight years, passed through all the grade,
to Major General of Volunteers to Briga.
dier General of the Regular Army. He
served in his early life with marked dis.
tinction IN the Florida and Mexican wars,
and the outbreak of the civil war found
him on duty in New Mexico, where, after
the detection Of his seniors, be remained
in command aud defended the country
successfully against formidable inroad
from the direction of Texls. a..
afterwards transferred East to more
active and important sphere, he exercised
various high commands, and at the close
of the civil war was in chief command
of the military division of the West Missis-
sippi, iu which be had received painful
wound, but had the honor to capture Mo.
bile and compel the surrender Of the re-
bel forces in tho Southwest.
"Since the close of the civil war he
has repeatedly been chosen for special
ommands by reason Of his superior
knowledge of law and civil government,
his known fidelity to the wishes Of the
Executive. and his chivalrous devotion to
his profession, in all which bis success was
perfect. '.r rf ...
"When fatigued by long and laborous
career in 1869 he voluntarily consented
to take command of the Department of
the Columbia, where he expected to enjoy
the repose he SO much coveted. This
Modoc difficulty arising last winter, and
it being extremely desirous to end it by
peaceful means, it seemed almost rrovi-
dental that it should havo occurred within
the sphere of General Canby's command.
"He responded to the call Of his Gov
'ernment with alacrity, and has labored
with a patience that deserved better
success. But, alas the end is different
from that which he and his best friends
bad hoped for, and he now lies corpse in
the wild mountains of California, while
the ,,;;ehtning flashes his requiem to the
furtbermos.. corners of the civilized world.
Though deaf, the record of fame is
rcsplendent with noble deeds well done,
and no name on our Army Register stands
fairer or higher for the personal qualities
that command the universal respect, honor,
affection and love of his countrymen.
General Candy leaves to his country
heart>broken widow, but no children.
Every honor consistent with law and
usage shall be paid to bis romans, full
notice of which will be given as soon as
his family car be consulted and arrange
ments concluded. BY order of
GENERAL SHERMAN,
Nv. d. WHIpPLE, Adjutant General.
- ANXIOUS INQUIRIES.
Many personal friends and old associates
Of the distinguished deceased called at the
War Department to-day, though the Off
ces we're not open to the public, in quest
Of official confirmation and for partica lars
Of the painful story.
Officers of the army on duty here. in-
cluding those holding official positions on
General Sherman's staff, we're appealed
to, both at their homes and in the street,
by the anxious friends ofthe Modoc victims
to know if there could be the slightest
hope that the tale of savage treachery
was less terrible than had been recounted.
General Sherman has been in confer
ance with the President tonight upon the
question arising, or likely to arise FROM
this change in the scene of the Modoc war,
but upon the policy to be pursued there is
nothing less than already indicated in
this dispatch, namely. that Of complete
and enduring punishment by the troops Of
this Government of the heartless race
which ha, proven how thoroughly harsh
treatment is deserved by them.
THE FEELING IN WASHINGTON.
The feeling of indignation against the
Modoc murderers as attested BY conversa-
tions, with all the leading officials in
Washington, reaches degree of Intensity
which no Indian treschery has ever here
toiore created. Every msmber of the cab.
met here has alluded to the necessities
which the Outrsges have precipitated, and
it can be said that there is no difference
Of opinion whatever as to the policy that
should now be pursued towards this par
ticular band of Indians.
Even outside Of army circles General
Candy was widely known and universally
respected. and the acknowledged GOODNESS,