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The Daily Dispatch: September 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Medical Board — health regulations. (search)
Promotion. --We are gratified to learn that Brig Gen. Earl Van-Dorn, who recently so signally distinguished himself by the capture of United States troops in Texas, has been promoted to the rank of Major General in the Confederate States army. There is no officer more deserving of the honor. In former days, when in another service, he rendered most efficient aid to his Government; and his career since the South has thrown off her allegiance to that Government has been full of promise. Gen. Van-Dorn arrived in Richmond on Sunday, and is, we regret to say, quite sick at the Exchange Hotel, though his friends anticipate his speedy recovery.
The Daily Dispatch: September 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Terms of the Dispatch. (search)
anner." The Major has been a long time in the U. S. Army, in the sixth infantry, and was esteemed one of its best officers. He is a cousin of Col. Baylor. General Van-Dorn has consented to establish batteries at Aransas Pass and Corpus Christi. General Sibley's cavalry brigade is to be composed of three regiments, and itSan Antonio. Until Gen. Herbert arrives, Col. Henry E. McCulloch, just returned to Seguin from the frontier, will take charge of this military department. General Van-Dorn goes to Virginia. Capt. R. H. Garland, late of the U. S. 7th Infantry, on arriving in San Antonio from Arizona, on his way to Virginia, was detained by Gen. Van-Dorn and placed in an important office. Gov. Clark is actively organizing the four mounted regiments for the State service, to protect the Western frontier, and ultimately to serve in Missouri. As to the movements of the blockaders, the News says: On Thursday last, at noon, the South Carolina got under w