National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-22
A Journalistic Soldier lriumphant.

Generl Jous McCoMB, the managing ed
itor Of the Ala California, by his recent cour-
sgeous action in suppressing . belligerent
bully, is winning fame for physical energy not
commonly found in the fraternity of Journal
lists. While the notoriety which he Is obtain
ing is redounding to his credit and adding to
his reputation, Il must undoubtedly DO un-
pleasant to him, as he 10 well.known to be
gentleman Of most amiable disposition and
gentleness Of character. The General has
ably conducted the pioneer journal of Califor-
mia for many years, and is one OF the most
popular men on the Pacific coast, an instance
Of which was noticed by us at the time he was
appointed brgadler general Of the Second
brigade Of the National Guard OF California.
Though . consistent and original Republican,
conducting . journal warmly espousing the
cause Of the Republican party, he was sp-
pointed to command the militia in the district
including San Francisco and vicinity, by an
Independent Governor, and confirmed without
objection by the Democratic Senate of the
State. This compliment was rendered to him
ss testimonial Of high appreciation for his
distinguished service in promoting the eff.
cheney Of the National Guard as colonel of
the ed regiment. He has especially devoted
himself to the work Of discipline and oompeti-
tive sharpshooting, and has raised the stand
ard Of excellence 90 high that the California
militia now stand unexcelled In the United
States, and have won enviable encomiums
from the officers Of the regular army. Among
those who speak in the highest terms of Gen.
eral MoCoMB's ability are Generals soHo-
FIELD and CRooK, who have commanded
departments on the Pacific coast, and
General SHERMAN ard Lieutenant Gen.
eral SHERIDAN, who have visited the
coast and been received with military honors
by the National Guard. General McCoMB 10
the opposite from quarrelsome In disposition,
being amfsble and conciliatory, though firm
and decisive In character, and his recent en-
counter 10 only an evidence Of ono Of the an
noyances that . journalist must sometimes
suffer without solicitation. We know of no
journalist who has more personal friends, and
We congratulate him and the fraternity that
In his case one was found who had the ply
steal ability to protect himself from . brutal
assault and to punish his assailant, a.
well as the presence Of mind and nerve to
bring him to Justice. The particulars Of tho
case are aptly noticed In an editorial In the
New York Tribune Of yesterday, which We
quote, a. follows; ..
Gen. JoHs MoCoMB Is the managing editor OF
the AHA newspaper In San Francisco, and In that
capacity he had occasion TO say something
humorous but sharp Of one WILLIAn HAYES, de-
scribed by the telegraph as "a fre-eAting bully"
impulse, We should think, Of lawyer aggrievsd
by public Journal would be 10 bring an action.
That Is the course which is usually pursued In
writ, put large pistol into his pocket, and,
calling at the Aha ofoo, threatened to shoot the
sion. Whereupon Gen. JOHN MoCoMB, instead
o. fastening to apologize and TO say anything for
the sake OF saving his valuable life, not only
knoeked down tho truculent HAYks, but, taking
away his pistol, led him captive To tho next police
: h't"n nTd there delvsrer HIM into the hn'ds NJ
tins law upon charge Of assAuit with intent 70