The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-31

to Gov Alexander Ramsey, of Mime
sofa, from Camp Dana Belmont, n.y.,
and signed by every officer of the en-
tire regiment, commencing Lieut.. Dew
ereaux for the place in the highest pos
sible terms A part of the communica-
ton read thus: Eve. consider him one OF
the best drilled officers in this regiment.
and as military instructor his superior
cannot without difficulty be found"
Capt. -Devereux had the honor of being
recommended by Gov Ramsey for the
position of field officer in the First or
Maj. Gen. Hancock's Army Corps OF
Veterans in 1854 The first governor Of
the state addressed Gen Handbook In
these words:
capt. pevereuX is young gentleman
who has seen much service and is of
high character. l trust he may be ac-
cepted."
Later, in June, 1865, Capt. Devereux
was an applicant for a place in the army
corps, which he was given and he was
again mighty recommended by Gov Ram
sew The governors words then were of
the most glowing in character conclud-
ing thus: Il feel assured that he
(Devereux would prove himself an
acquisition to the First Army corps"
Upon the same. occasion Capt. Dew
ereuX was commended to the adjutant
general of the United States by no less
a parsonage than Gen. Winfield S. Han
cock, in terms as follows:
WAS HIGHLY ESTEEMED
II think the applicant will make an
excellent officer. 1 recommend that he
be appointed captain at once. the ex-
animation to be deferred"
Reing exempt from the necessity OF
taking the regular examination was
rare distinction and demonstrated the
confidence which Gen Hancock had in
the experience and ability of the Young
officer from Minnesota. 1t was an honor
or an unusual character. but to which
Capt. DevereuX subsequently proved
himself amply entitled.
When the fact of Capt Devereux's as
plratlonS reached the ears of Gov Miller
who was in the chair at the Minnesota
capitol in 1865, he forthwith transmitted
to Gen. Hancock at Washington, his
earnest recommendations of the young
Minnesotan. His letter closed with these
words:
Had 1 a vacancy to fill would have
no hesitation in giving him field ap-
pointment"
TO these high testimonials of character
and ability WAS added that of Congress
man ISnatius Donnelly, who was then
representing the Second district of Min
nesota in the federal house Of representa-.
v. n
Gen. Hancock, said:
II would be gratified if YOU could give
John c. Devereux field office in your
corps. Capt. Devereux has proven HIM
sell a capable. gallant and efficient officer
and he would be an acquisition to your
corps"
Other similar testimonials were ad-
dressed to Washington in Capt Dew
ereuX behalf by Col. Mattson, of the
Third regiment, and other officers.
Capt. Devereux led a brilliant military
career throughout the War of the Re-
bellion and his services for the brief
period subsequent thereto in which he
was associated with army affairs. were
given the highest rank.
Capt. DevereuX, who is one of the
popular old vets" of Minnesota was
endowed with natural military bent,
File began to cultivate the taste and in
clination for this kind of a career when
but mere lad While at school in
Plttsburs, Pa, between the age of four
teen and sixteen, young Devereux with
many other lads, entered a little COM
pany organized by soldiers who were
stationed in an arsenal nearby They
underwent regular drilling and after two
years developed astonishing ability and
aptitude. The juvenile company soon be-
came the pride of the city and upon nu6-
lie occasions were called into action.
They would proudly march up and down
the main thoroughfares of the CITY on
the Fourth of July, and similar other
occasions with the town yelling itself
hoarse with pride and admiration. The
love for warfare engendered while a boy
at school, actuated young Devereux and
many of his youthful schoolmates in
deeds of valor later when their country
needed their services.
VETERAN NEWSPAPER MAN.
in 1855. at the aee of twentu-fo,,r 1oh-