The New York Herald Newspaper, January 31, 1872, Page 8

ARMY. The Herald's Register for the Year 1872. Uist of Vacancies in the Army and Prospective Promotions. ames of All Officers Absent on Loave—Cas- palties—Officers Retired, Fab Register of Staff Officers Above the Rank of Captain, and of Field Officers and Captains of Cavalry, Ar- tillery aud Infantry. ‘The official Army Register for 1872 will be issued fm tho course of two or three weeks, Meantime, in -gecerdance With our custom, We publish in advance ef she War Department a Register for the current year, corrected up to January 20, and containing the names of ail staff officers above the rank of cap- ‘tata, and of all ‘eld oficers aud captains of cavairy, arullery and intancry, We alao give a variety of in- Sermation that will not be found inthe officral Regieter—for example, the number and class of all vaeancies new existing, ‘the names of officers absent on leave, qmarters of regiments, &c. the head- Vacancies, ‘The numper of oMcers on the rolls ts 2,079, the momoer authorized by law is 2261, leaving 182 ‘Wacancies, a» shown In the subjotned list:— Adjuiant General’s Departinent—One colonel, one Meuieuant colonel and tree majors, Inspector General’s Department—One lieutenant -eolonel. Quartermaster’s Departruent—Three colonels, two Meutenant colouels and five military storekcepers, with tite rank of capwin, Subsistence Departinent—Three captatns, Mediwai Department—One cnief and oue assistant meuical purveyor, with the rank of heutenant Colo- Re); four surgeons (majors) and forty-nine assistant Surgeons (frst aeuteuants). Pay Dopartment—One brigadier general (paymas- ter general), one deputy paymasier general (leu- tepaut culuvel) and nine pay masters (majors). Oorps of hngineers—OQue colonel, five majors, @hree captains, three first lieutenants and turee second heucuants, Orduance vepartment—One colonel, two Heuten- Bat coionels, one major, ve captaias, three frat Negienanis, two second lieutenants aad two mill @ary Slorekeepers, Wiih the rank of captain, Gavairy—seventeen second ueutenants. Injantry— Forty-nine second licuvenants. In the artillery there is a surplus of nine second wenants, caused by the conversion of geveral ht batteries, ented to two second licutenauls, ino heavy batteries, entitied to omy one. Prospective Promotions, ¥f the dill shortly to be reported by the Senate Military Committee, repealing 80 much of the act of March 3, 1869, a8 puta slop to promotions ia the stam corps, should become a law, a8 prominent army Oflicers contidently expect, the following pro- motions will ensue:— ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. Lieutenant Volonei Jawes B, Fry to be colonel, whee Nicnois, deceased April 8, 1869, Major William ®@. Whipple to be licutenant colonel, vice Fry, pro- moted April 4, 1869; Major Lhauncey McKeever to be eatenant colonel, vice Hartsud, retired June 29, Av71. There will also be five majorities to be ilied By selection from ime oOiticers, vice Whipple wad MeKcever, promoted; Chaitin, resigned; Leet, dis- eharged, and Sherourne mustered out. INSPECTOR GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. Major Absalom Baird to be licutenant colonel, vice Totten, dismissed; oue majority io ve tilled by selec- Sieu, vice Baird, QUARTERMASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. To be Colonels and Assistant Quartermaster Gen- erais—Licuienant Volouel Langdon v. sion, Vice Bwords, retired February 22, 1869; Licuienant Colonel Stewart Van Viet, lary, reuired Feb- Feary 22, losv; Lieutenan un CG. Mod er- Fan, vice Donaldson, retired Maren 16, 1860, uty Quarter- Well Moore, Vice Kaston, 3 Major Hyatt o. & i Feoruary 22, 1s promotal Febroary 1 gow, vice Vaa Vie Major Asher RB. Wildy, rran, promoted March 16, 1569; Major Kufus 5a , Vice Ki fesigued Fevruary iv, 1870; Major Judsoa bv. ham, Vice jdiiler, deceased, Marci 11, 1870. Yo be Quartermaster, With (ie Rack of Major— | Captain lam Myers, vice March 11, 1si0. This will i 0 ihe rolls, our more tL act of July 28, 1865, ‘There Bingham, promoved ve tilrty-lour captains Vacant military stu elvil Iue—provadly by SUNNISTENOE r Three captaipcies tw be filled oy selection from the Mne of ihe army. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, Mf whe ordinary ruie of pr Ldcutenant Cologel Kovert Mur Moiieai purveyor, will be purveyor, vice Saiteriee, retire ‘Which Wil not change Ns uss ‘The oiher promouons will Surgeon Ada N, MeL. cal purveyor, vice Meboug: 1809; Surgeon Jose, n 1. Be Wrig Medical purveyor, vice Murray, & Assistant Surgeons to be Surgeons | Asfactory eXxaiination)—Chailes 1 Wood, retired Pebrumy 22, sou; Gy berg, Vice McLaren, promoted February Joseph J. Woouward, Vice Wright, promo raary 22, 1800; Morris J. Asch, vice wigned Maren’ 25, 1369; Charles &. Mechem, deceased July view Davis, deceased then be fity-nve Vacancies for assislant x ons, with ihe rank Of first jiculeoant, to be ililed by duates of medicine Who Succeed ia passing the prescribed examinaion. PAY DEPARTMEN’ The assignment vy the i’residen Bepjamin Alverd as Acting Payu Oonsidered a strong indication’ of bis permed Brice, retired January 1, 1872. An Wat case Major Frankiin E. aut wii Buccs Leonard, yeured Janu- should be selected Department then Major Alvord, by virtue of seniority, Wil BUCCECd to the Vacancy caused by Leouard’s reurement, and Major Hunt wil! ve the seuior Paymaster Tuere will be Yen paymastersiips w be billed by selec White, vice orge Ai. dte: 186: Waxuer, Wiuue, re- of Paymaster Con Lieutenant Colo to be colonel, vice Cram, ¢ Major Rober: S. Wiltamson, colonel, vice Woodrult, promoted rebruary 22, To be ors—Capiain Franklin i Williamson, promo February Joln W. McAlester, 83, 1809; eter G. Lialns r ® eeused Septem 2, 1870; G Captain Fr Farguhar, vice Bowen, r tain George L. Gil tember 5, 1871; Wheeler, dec First Lieut Miller, Alice. BR, Livermor: ton, A. Nisv¢ Post. Second Licutenants to be Pirst Ward Maguire, Frederick A, satan, Caries # Powell, Frederick A. Hinman, Aibert H, Payson, = G VD. Kuiyght, Richard L. doxie, Edgar W. #, William L. Marsual, Josepl id. ud, ‘Tis Wil Uhe second Heulenduis on Ue iis leaves ies jor lwo fivel jeutenar gecond ieuiewants, wii by transferring !r 91 those graduates 01 Proninitory act of Marc Engineers and Ordnance. ORDNANCE DEPAR' Lieutenant Coiouel Frank Ovionei, vice Mayuadier, decea To be Licuteuant Colouels—Mulor J ton, vice Kingsbury, revived Hecemo Major Jonu Mesut, vice Rodman, dec 8, 1871; Major Julian McAllister, vice Cal moted, July 3, 18il. Vo be Majors—Captain James M. Whittemore, viee Fason, deceased, November 17, 1570; Captain A, Ke Bullington, vice Benton, promoted December & wants 2 Hrown, Milton B. Adams, Wilton William if, ficuer, Wiliam S. Lee, thomas Li, Uaudvury, Lieutenants—Ed- hl, LT abd Jes ly Wom (he , 1808, exciuded irom the ender, pro- 1871; Captain Daniel W. I MeNUlt, pro- motel, Juve 3, lo); tala Thomas 0, Bradford, vice McAllister, promoted July i, 1871; Caprai Richard M. Hil, vice Bradford, deceased January, 1872 First Lieutenants to be Oaptains—George W. Mo- Kee, Frank i. Phipps, James W. Kelly, William 8, Beebe, Georze DV. diamisay, Jolin A, Kress, Otho E, Michaelis, Williaw Prince, Ciarence B. Due ton. second Lientenants to be First Lieutenants Imon A, Varney, Joseph ©. Guford, William P. uuer, Edward M. wright, Jono E. ureer, Joun Pite man, Jr., Charles Shaler, Jr., Henry Metcali. Vacan“es—Four Seconu Liecutepancies and two Brorekecperships. List of Offivers Abavet with Leave. O8 SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY. Colonel Janes Vakes; Colonel Galusha Peupy- wacker, Sixteenth iniautry; Colonel samuel W, Srawiord, Secoud imiautry; LJentenani Colonel ‘Thowas Jyuncan, Fu cavalry; Jieutenant Colonel Saiwuel &. Lavan, teenth iniagtry; Major John V. Yubols, Third cavairy; Captain Thomas 8. Brent, Third cavairy; Capwain Ephraim D, Blle- WOrh, Mhitary sioreseeper; Assistaut Surgeon Ay A. Yoomauss iituieuanis Morauo Power. Jr. Seve, 1802. to sat | prospective promotions, | derry, Jas. ?. Kimball qnteenth mfantey; Andrew, Mahony, Fourteenth in- fantry; George r Foot, Kighth cavalry; RH. Potl- jon, Twenty: rd iniantry, ‘ON TENDER OF RESIGNATION. Captain Henry Clayton, Seventeenth infantry, un- wW April 19, 1872; Captain Seth Bonny, mufautry, unt April 1, 1672; Captain fexander 8. Clarke, Fifth cavalry, until March 1, 1872: Lieuten- ant Richard @, Churchill, Fourth artillery, until September 1, 1872; Lieutenant geass Atcheson, Seventh infantry, until June 30, 1872; Lieutenant T. H. 4, Counselman, First artillery, untl July 10, 1872; Lieutenant James R, Wasson, Jniy 1, 1872; Laeutenant W. 8. Chaplin, Fifth artil- lerv, until April 6, 1872, The resignations of these officers lake effect from the dates opposite their names. Lieutenant Wasson graduated in June, Jovi, and Has been On Jeave of absence ever since. ON ORDINARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE. . Lieutenant Colonel Jonn H. Brooke, Third in- fantry; Lieutenant Colonel George P. Buell, Fieventh iniantry; Major George Gibson, Filth m- funtry; Major James F, Wade, Ninth cavalry. Cap- tams—rhomas B, Dewees, Second cavairy; William NeCleave, Klghth cavalry; Robert P. Wiison, Frith cavalry; ©, B. McLellan, Sixth cavalry; H. A. [Ha call, Fifth artillery; Lorenzo Lorain, Third artitiers David Schooley, Twenty-fiitn iniantry; BM. Coaies, Fourth infantry; James A. Spyder, ‘Third latantry; Hugh A. Theaker, Seventeenth mmlantry; sonigom- ery Bryant, Sixth mfantry; k. L, Morris, Kighteentn infantry; F. W. Coleman, Fifteenth inianury. Rust Lieutenants—A, D, Hache, Filth eavairy; Charles L, Hudson, Fourth cavalry; Edward Luo, Righth cave airy; Orsemus B. Boyd, E1ath cavairy; Samuel M. Swigert, Second cavalry; l. Lynch, Jr. Fourth | Yenth cavalry; | B. cavalry; Claries EB. Nordstrom, George A. Thurston, Fourth cavalry; H. H. C, Dine woody, Fourth artiHery: James Joyes, Seventeenth intantry: Charles Bird, Tweniy-third Infantry; Geo, U. HH. Stouch, Second Licutenants—James H, Jones, Fourth cavalry: P. A. Boutede, First cavalry; Win. Davis, Jr, Tenth cavalry; Willtam P. Hall, Ruth enth cavalry; Loyal Fare ragut, Fifth artillery; pert P, Cotton, First artil- lery; R. li. Poillon, Twenty-third imfantry; J. fe Rodman, ‘Twentieth infantry; Philip Reade, Third infantry; W. P. Kogers, Seventeenth imiantry; David Q. Rousseau, Filth inianiry: Thomas M. Fisher, wenty-tuird tafantry; C. C. Casick, Ywenty-second infantry; albert 5. Myer, Kieventh infantry; J. Ww. Pope. fith infantry. Surgeon—Jonn H. Franz. As- sistant Surgeons—Charles Mackin, Jr, Henry Mck Post Chaplains—&, B. Tut- ue, 4 Kagan. Casualties, Dismissed, Cashiered, Retired, Since January 1, 1871, twenty-three officers have resigned and left the service, fifty-.we have died, eight were disinissed, four cashiered, one dropped and one wholly retired, making a votal loss of eighiy- nine, a8 appears by the following lst:— Major Junius B. Wheeler and Captain Peter S, Michie, Corps of Engineers (appointed Frofessors at West Point); Captain Geo, B, Aiden, Assistant Quar- termaster; Captain Joan W. ‘iurner, Commissary of Subsistence; Captain Morris Schaq, Oranance De- partment; Captain Henry E, Alvord, Ninta cavalry; Captain Geor W. Ballentine, Seventh mianuy, First Lieutenauts—Harvard stockton, Ordnance De- variment; James EK. Batchelder, second cavalry; cdward 'O, Bartlett, First cavalry; Umesby M. Mitchell, Fourth artillery; Stanisiaus Remak, Filth artillery; Douglass Pope, Thirteenth iniantry; J Joyes,’ Seventeenth tniantyy; Charles i, uth mfantry; Oliver Phelps, Seventh in. econd Lieuienants—A. Sidney Smith, Phra cavalry; Dexter W. Parker, Sixth cavairy; Edward G, Stevens, Pita cavalry; James W. Leatherbary, Seventeenth infantry; José A. A. Robinson, Twenty- fourth sofantry; Richard W. Cammins, peventh tn- Jantry;Joln McCoy, Sixtecnta iniantry, DIED. Major General Henry W. Halleck; Brigadier Gen- eral Rovers Andersoa, retired; Colonels Wiliam May adicr, Ordnance Department; Andrew Porter, retired; Wiliam 5. Ketchum, retired. Charles 5. Lovell, retired; Justin pimick, retired; Lieutenant Colonels—Snomas J. Rodman, Ordnance Department; aewis G. ‘noid, retired; Maurice Maloney, retired, Majors—Taoiuus 8. Allison, Pay Department; Nicho- jas Bowen, Corps of Engineers; Samuel J. Le Camp, retired. Captatns—David W. Porter, Assistant Quar- termaster; Samuel A, Foster, Commissary of Sub- cavalry; lienry 8 Gansevoort, Fifth artillery; James Kelly, Sixteenth tuantry; Charies H. Whittle- Be) Thirteenth infanuy; John B. Conyngham, ‘Twenty-fourth infantry; Calvin D, Meuatty, re- tired; Laurence Taltaferro, retired; James McCleery, Treured; John Ejiiott, retired; Dennis J. Downing, retired. Wirat Lieutenanis—Wilam H. Chase, Corps of Engineers; Henry B, Oushing, Third cavairy (killed in action with Indians), George Asbury, First Artillery (drowned); Lemuel B. Norton, First artil- lery; George K. Dakin, Third artillery; John B, Eleventh iniantry; William Atwood, Witham W. Parry, ; Edward Murphy, re- tired; Hynes, unassigned, Second Lieuten- ants—James B, Mackall, Corps of Eagineors; James C. Morrison, First artillery; Guilord ), Jennings, Thtra artiliery; H, W. Torbett, Eleventh intagiry; James E, Shortelle, Eleventh infantry; Stephen bk. ‘Tnoburn, Twenty-third infantry. Surgeons—Abel F, Mecnern and Philip C. Davis. Assistant Surgeon George H. Gunn, Professor Dennis H. Mahan (drowned), Chaplain and Professor Joan W. French, Votes Hyaciath Ragnel, Chaplain Matias Marris, retired. DISMISSED. Captain Henry A. lis, Puteenth Infantry; First jeu ecuants James Coluns, First cavalry; Arcmvald ‘Ywenty-6itn lafantry; Robert EB. Bradlord, th lufantry; Second Lieutenants George W. timiauiry; Willan tf, Bower, Fourieentia uis Schoubour, Plurd iniaatry; Charies L. Suow, Uievenun inianiry. CAsHIERED, ¢ John Ledyard Hodge, Paymaster; Captain W. Lovges, Storekeeper, | ermaster’s De- nout; Sece Lieuteuant Darwin G. Fenuo, iulantry; Assistant Surgeon W. HW. HL } Joun paris prorre tn, Seventh cavalry. WHOLLY Reviite) = (oF George b. Hoge, Twe' RETIRED FROM A The following oficers have tired list during the past yea rf own App brigadier Genera! B. Paymaster General; Lieutenant Colonel Deputy Vaymaster General; Pro , Baruiett. mand Held py Them when colonel George Le Bartsitt, Assist ut General, with ful rauk of major geu cant W. 8, Johnson, With fui rank of captain, Mounted, wounded wile mmmauting Company M, First Arkansas cavalry; Second L'guienau! Franklin Yeaton, Third cavary, with full rank of captain, mounted, wounded ta action with Indians, December 25, 1869, while com- manding troop F Third cavairy; Second ticutenant dame: Sinciair, Sixteenth infantry, late Captain ‘Twenty rd infantry, Wounded wile commanding a company of Twenty-third tnfautry, On Account of Long and Maithiur Service, Wounds, Disease. el George sioneman, Twenty- first io wajor Milton Cogswell, Twerty-test infai Major Nathaniel Prime, Corps of ginvers; Captan Francis Be; Fourth artille: Captain Andrew M. Brown, Thirteeatu imianiry; Firat Lic! Charles M. Edwards, Tenth Infao- econd Lieutenant Andrew ©. Dayne, Sixth in- ; Second Lientenant Frank A. Page, Tenth ine fantry, wounded while @ private tn the volunteer s¢; Second Lteatenant Gustave Magnilzky, nth infantry; Second Lieateaaut Thomas B. Vweniy-sourly iafautry. REGISTER OF THE ARMY. GENBMAL. Wiliam 7. Sherman, ou leave in Europe. LIBL iN ENERAL. Philip H. Sheridan, commanding Military Divi- #00 Of the Missouri. MAJOR GENERALS. George G. Meade, commanding Military Division of the Auiantic. Wintield & Hancock, commanding Department of kota. d M, noflela, commanding Military Division fie. BRIGADIER GENERALS. Irvin MeDoweil, commanding Department of the Ka George Cooke, commanding Department ) Pope, commanding Department of the Mis 80 vlver 0. Howard, Commissioner Freedmen’s Bu- reau. — Ul. Terry, commanding Department of the South, “ e . Ord, commanding Department of Coumoia. Coristopner ©. A or 7 RS. Cany, commending Department of it, commanding Department motions to be made until the number of erals Buail be reduced below six. Act 1870, ADJUTANT GENERAL Adjutant General— Brigadier General Edward D, Powrfseud. Assistant Ad, utaat G Pa ee, Kichard ©, Drum, one vacaucy James B. Fry, John K oue vacancy; Majors, Wii McKeever, George D. )RPARTMENT, Rovert Wi am D. Waipple, Ruggles, Thomas . Vincent, Oliver D, Greene, Samuel reck, Lows ue Peiouze, Henry U. Wood, Josepn a. Paylor, James |. Martin, ty! vacancies, , INSPECTOR GENERALS. Colonels, Randoiph B. Marcy, Delos B, Sackett Kémuad Schriver, James A. Hardy; Lieutenant Colon Neison H. Davis, Roger Jones, one va- cancy; Majors, Absalom aird, Bilsha H. Ludington, . BUREAU OF MILITARY JUSTICE, Judge Advocate Generai—Brigadier Josep Holt. Assistant Judge Advocate General—Colonel Wil- ham McK, Duna. Judge Advocates—Majors Guido N. Lieber, De Witt Cupton, Willam Winthop, H. Be Burnhatm, ‘Thomas FP, Barr, Hervert P. curus, Weary Goouiel- low, David G, Swaim, CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER OF THE ARMY. Colone! Albert J, Meyer, Colonels Langdon 0. Easton, Stewart Van Viiet, Myers: two vacancies. ‘Unartermasters—Maiors Alexander Montgomery, Tuirteenth Fourth cavalry, until General ) john ©, MeFerran, Samuel B, Holabird, overt 0. ‘Tyier, Charles H. Tompkins, James A, Ekin, Frederick ‘Tredwell Moore, C. Asher R. Eddy, Rutus Saxton, J D. Fiagoam, Alexander J. Perry, Henry ©. Hoages, John G. Chandler, Charies G, Sawteile, James J. Dana, Joseph A. Potter, x. N. Batchelder, M. 1. Ludington, James M. Moore, James Kelger. [No promotions to be made unti! the number of majors be reduced to twelve, Act July 28, 1866.) SUESISTENCE DEPARTMENT. Commissary General of Subsistenco—Brigadier General Amos B, Eaton. lonels Alex- jenerals—Col haries L. Kilburn; Lieutenant . L. Sliupson, Henry F, Clarke. Commissaries—Majors Willitain W. Burns, Ainos Beckwith, John MeL. Taylor, Beekman DuBacry, Robert Macfecley, Thomas J. Haines, George Michael R. Morgan, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, Surgeon Generai—Brigadier Genera! Joseph Ke Barnes. Assistant Surgeon General—Colonel Charles H. “ane. Chief Medical Purveyor—Vacancy. Assistant Medical Purveyors—Licutenant Colonels Rovert Murray, Charles Sutherland, Jedediah HH. Baxier, one vacancy. | Surgeons with Rank of Major—Adam N. McLaren, j Joseph 3. B Wright, John M, Cuyler, Madison Mills, Eugene H, Abadie, Charles McCormick, Charles fl, Laub, Josiah Simpson, Wiliam J. Sloan, William S. King, James Simons, Charles C. Keeney, Jonu ¥. Head, Lewis A. Edwards, Jobn F. Bam. mond, Elisha J. Bally, George E. Cooper, Ebenezer | Swift, Glover Perin, John Campbell, John EB, Sum- mers, Thomas A, McPariin, Joseph B. Brown, Alex. son, David L. Magrader, Jonn J, Milhau, Horace BR, Wirtz, Charles Page, Basil Norris, Ed- ward P. Vollum, John Moore, Andrew K, Smith, R. H. Alexander, Joseph KR. Smith, James I, Ghiselin, Joun ¥. Randolph, B. J. D. Irwin, Anthony Leger, Charles T. Alexander, Bennett A. Clements, Joseph C, Baily, James C, McKee, Joseph H. Bill, De Witt C. fevers, Cuarles H. Alden, Warren Webster, Charles C. Byrne, Josepn PY. Wright, Charles , | Gray, Whvam ©. Spencer, Francis L. ‘town, Dallas Bache, Blencowe E, Fiyer, Jonn H. Frautz, Charles E, Goddard, James F, Weeds, four vacancies, PAY DEPARTMENT, Paymaster General—Vacaut, Assistant Paymaster Generals—Colonels Nathan Ww. Brown, Danie: McClure, Deputy ‘Paymaster Generais—Lieutenant Colonel Cary H. Fry, one gg Paymastérs—Majors Benjamin Alvord (Acting Paymaster General), Franklin E, Hunt, Henry Prince, Samuel Woods, Augustus H. Seward, Rubert A. Kinzie, George L. Febiger, David Lag. gart, Henry C. Pratt, Simeon Smith, Charles TT. Larned, Kdward Wrignt, John P. Brua, Rodney Smith, Joseph H. Baton, James B. Potter, George P. Inrie, Willtam A. Rucker, Robert C. Walker, William H, Johnston, William R, Gipson, Charles J. Sprague, ‘Thomas H. Halsey, William B, Rochester, Henry B. Reese, Nicholas Vedder, Edwin D. Judd, Valentine ©. Hanna, William Smitn, Charles M, ‘Terretl, Thaddeus H. Stanton, George E. Glenn, Jacob K Buroank, braniz Mayer, James W. Nicholls, Kobert D. Clarke, James H. Neison, Johus, Walker, Charles W. Wingard, James P. Canby, Peter P. G. Hall, Georze W. Candee, Edmund i. Brooke, Israel 0. Dewey, James K. Mears, Robert Morrow, Asa b. Cary, Wiiham P. Gould, David Laylor, Frank Bridg- man, Virgil 5. Eggleston, nine vacancies. CORPS OF ENGINEERS. Chief of Engineers—Brigadler General Andrew A, Humpureys. Colonela—John G. Barnard, George W. Cullum, Henry W. Benham, Jobn N. Macomb), James H. Simpson, one vacancy. Lueu'enant Coloneis—Israel ©. Woodruff, Zealons B. ‘ower, H. G. Wright, John Newton, George ‘fhom, John D. Kurtz, Barton 8. Alexander, Wil- liam F. Reynolds, Charles 8, Stewart, Charies E. Biunt, Jonn G, Foster, James 0, Duane, Majors—Ropert 8. Williamson, Q. A. Gillmore, Thomas L, Casey, Nathaniel Michler, Joun G, Parke, G. K. Warren, George H. Mendell, Henry L, Abbott (commanding batralion of engineers), William P, Craignil, Cyrus B, Comstock, Godirey Wetzel, Or- jando M. Poe, David C. Houston, George H, Elliot, Henry M. Robert, William E, Merrill, Walter Mc- Farland, Orville E. Babcock, Join M. Wilson, five vacancies. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. Chief of Ordnance—Brigadier General A. B, Dyer. ristence; "Thomas C, Bradiord, Orduance Depart y iss ae k Apes Jones, Ordnance Pirenehge pa yereeamrind PRC siMtEh Ne, AR ACLy uUstaVUs Jrban, cavalry; villian eutenant Col eal . rey aon RR TR Re ri pa eh a a hte ‘Majors--James G. Benton, yohn McNutt, Julian MeAllister, Stephen V. Benct, Silas Crispin, Join W. Todd, ‘Thomas J. Treadwell, Thomas G. Baylor, Horace Vorter, CAVALRY, Firsr CAVALRY—Headquarters Benicia Barracks, Cai.—Colonel, Alvan ©, Gillem; Lteuteoant Colonel, Washington L. Elliott; Mwors, Klner Otis, Joho Green, Geo. G. Huntt; Captains, Jas. Biddle, Geo. B. Santord, Bdwia V. Sumner, James ©. Hunt, David Perry, Reuben F. Bernard, Thomas McGregor, Stephen G. Whipple, James Jackson, Joel G, Trin bie, Lienry Wagner, Camuilio C, C. varr. SHCOND CAVALRY—Headquarters Omaha, Nev.— Colonel, Innis N. Patmer; Lieutenant Colonel, Al- bert G, Bracwett; Majors, Nelson B. Sweitzer, James S. Brisoin, E. Al. Baker; Captains, David 5. Gordon, Henry E. Noyes, Kdward Ball, Jonn Mix, Thomas B, Dewees, Lewis Thompson, George L, ‘Tyler, Ed- ward J. Spaulding, 1jaa Wels, James Eyan, Alired E, Bates, Seneca H. Norton. THIRD CAVALRY—lieadquarters Fort McPherson, Nev,—coionel, Joseph J. Reynolds; Licuteaant 4 1, Cuvier Grover; Majors, N, A. M. Dudley, A. W. vans, Jonn V. Dusoi ‘Aptains, James Curtis, Anson Mills, William Hawley, Gay V. Henry, Frank Stanwood, frederick Van Viet, Charles Meinnold, | Alexander Moore, Gerald Russell, Deane Mooahan, ‘Thomas L, Breat, Alexander Suatorious, (H CAVALRY—HeadQuarters Fort Kichard- fexas—Cotonel, Ranaid 5, Mackenzie; Lieus solonel, James H. Carietoa; Majors, John P. Haich, Alired EK. Latimer, Joba K, Mizner; Cap. tains, Napolcon B. McLaughiea, Clarence Maw Joun A. Wilcox, Eugene 8. Beaumont, William W. Webv, William O'Connell, Jolin Lee, Edward M. Josepa. Reudiebrook, Wirt Davis, Sebasuian ther, Cunton J, Powers. Fiera CAvaLRy—feaaquarters Department of Arizona.—Coiouel, Wiiiain ti, Emory (commanding De tient of the Gulf); Lieutenant Colonel, Thomas Duncan; Majors, Kugene A. Cart, Willa B. Royall; Engineer, W. Crittenden; Julius W, Mason, Edward H, Leio, Samuel ner, Willlam H. Brown, Alexander 8, Clarke, Phuiip Dwyer, Emil Adan, Joan M, Hamultoa, Robert P, Wilson, Alfred Bb. Taylor, R. it. Montgomery, San- ford 0, Kellogg. SIXTH CAVALRY—Headqaarters Fort Riley, Kan- 8. Colonel, James Uukes; Lieutenant Colonel, ‘Thomas UH. New Mujors, Kubert M. Mol EB. Compton, A. Arnold; Captains, Joh ham, Stieldon sturgeon, Josepn C, Audenried, Cur- wen . McLetlan, Joseph Kerin, Samuel M. Whit- | side, Daniel Madden, Jona A, Irwin, Tullius C, ‘Pup - aie | per,’ Adna a Ubaitee, Reuben N. Fenton, Wiliam A. Katerty, SkEvENTH CAVALRY—Headquarters Louisville, Ky.—Coionel, Samuel VD. Sturgis; Lieutenant Colo- nel, George A. Custer; Majors, Joseph G. Tiltord, Lewis Merrill, Marcus A, Reno; Captains, Verling K. Hart, Wiliam ‘:hompsoa, Frederick W, Benteen, Myles W. Keogh, J. & Tourtellotte, Michael Y. Sheridan, George W. Yates, ‘homas B. Weir, ‘Thomas H. French, Samuel M. Roboins, Owen Hale, Charies 8. lisiey. Hignta CAVALRY—Headgquarers Fort Unton, N. M.—Colonel, John J. gz; Lieutenant Colonel, Tuomas C, Devin; Majors, Andrew J. Ale Wiliam R. Price, David R. Clendeppin; Henry C. Bankhead, Samuel Be M. Young, ) Willams, Caries A. Hartwell, Samuel K. Schwenk, Cnarles iovart, Kaudman, William McUleave, Almond &. Wells, Eun G, Fecnét, George W. Chiison, CAVALRY (colored)—eadquarters Fort Stockton, ‘lexa jonel Kdward P. Hatch; Lieu- tenant Colonel, Wesley Merritt; Majora, James Fy yth, Albert P. Morrow; Cuap- ales; Captains, Edward %. ston, John M. Bacon, Frank Ke} curoll, Ambrose E. Hooker, Charies D. Beyer, Francis 8. Doage, Michael Cooney, Oscar Hagen, J. Lee Heauireville, Lerman Schreiner, vit, CAVALRY (colored)—Headquarters —Colonel, Beujamin fl, Griet Fort ; Lieuten- Sul, L ant Cole Join W. Davidson; Majors, James W Forsyth, George W. Schotield, David Mckivven; | Chapiata, Elijaa Guion; Captains, Caleb H. Carie- un, Louis i. Carpente’ mes W. Robinson, J. Be Van de Wiele, aidwin, Thomas Little, Chi $s De. | Viele. Stepuen 't. Norvell, Puulip L. Lee, Wiiam B. Kennedy. ARTILLERY, FIRST ARTILLERY—Headquarters Fort Hamilton, ‘. i,—Coiouel, Israel Vogdes; Lieutenant Col- Emory Upton: Majors, Jolin M. braunoa, John Hamilton, Ch Best; Captains, Wile ham Siivey, Heory W. , Looms L. Langdon, William M, Grabam, Richard if. Jackson, Koval 4 Frank, Alanson M, Kandol, Samuel S. Blder, Franck E. taylor, William L. asain, Lully Mecrea, George Meade. SECOND ARTILLERY—Headquarters Presidio, San Francisco.—Coloue, Wiliam bf. barry; Liewienant Colonel, Wiilam H. Freuch; Majors, arvey A. Ailen, Edward G, Beckwith, Joon ©. Pidvally Cap- taina, James M. Rovertson, Edward R. Piatt, Ay AL Pennington, Jolin J. Kougers, Samuel N, Benja- min, Edward 4. Williston, Frank B, ton, Wil liam Mek. Dann, Jr., Josenn 8 Ounsted, Jr., Henry G. Litciitiel "THIRD ARTILLERY—Headquarters Chariestou, 5. ©.—coionel, George W. Geviy; Lieutenant Colonel, Komeyn B, Ayres; Majors, G. A. De Kussy, Horatio G. Gibson, Kovert V, W. Howard; Captains, Alex- ander viper, James McMillan, Baward ©, boyaton, Rovert N. Scout, La Rhett L. Livingston, Duobar Ry Ransom, Lorenzo Lorain, Abrain C, Wildrick, Wil- \ raw Sinciatr, Bd ward R, Warner, Lrskiae Gettings, | Joun 6, Parmbuit. 5 Fourth ANTILLERY—Headauarters Fort Me- Henry, Md.—colonel. ; Lieutenant | Colonel, Joseph Roberts; Mayors, Albu | Joseph Stewart, Oharles H, Morga ‘aptains, Jobo Mendenuall, Alenard Lodgor, Marcus P. Mi J Bb. Turockworton, Evan , Tacomas, Henry ie Ve onel, . Has- Frank G, roack, Jonn #gan, Joseph B. Campbeil, rn if Roauey, ju | suniin, Appleton D, Palmer, George by Harry ©, Cushing. FIFTH AKTILLERY—Headquarters Fort Adams, Kt. | & G. Hunt; Lieutenant Colonel, | Fre Majors, William Hays, George 1’, ) And ‘yuman Seymour; Captains, Richard Are bold, Herbert A. Hascall, mund ©. Barnoridge, QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT. | George A. Kensel, Francis L. Guenther, Henry A. Quartermaster Generai—Brgodier General M. O, | Vulont, Jacov B'Rawies, James W. Piper, W. Fy Meigs. Kasdoipo, UF, Brewerton, oF. Riveniouse, Assistant Quartermaster Generals—Coloneis Rob- David Li. Kinzte, ert Allen, Dauiel HM. Rucker, Rufus [ngalis; tree INPANTRY, vacaucies, First INFANTRY—Headquat 4 Deputy Quartermaster Generals—Lieutenant | Mich. —Colonel, Thom: sear Lere onan bole: nel, Piuckney Lugenveel; Major, Oscar A. Mack; Captans, Robert H. oMmey, Isaac D, De Russy, Les Peeeras | pee Rare » Garrick Mallery, Kovert By johnston, Fergus Waker, George By Th mas N. Toumap. Wiliam hy, Tada ee ‘JANUARY 81, 1872—TRIPLE SHERT. SECOND INFANTRY—Headquarters Mobile, Ala.— Colonel, Samuel W. Urawiord; Lieutenant Colonel, mas C. English; Major, Peter 1. swaines THIRD INFANTRY—Heaaquarters Fort Wallace, —Colonel, be Lancey Floyd-Jones; Lieuten- R, Brooke: major, Richard I, ose, Danigerfield Parker, Jacob F, Kent, Join H. Page, George E. , ed aioale, Louts T. Morris, Robert P. Hughes, James H. Gageby, James A, Spyder. Fourta Inrantry—Headquarters — Fra Ky.—Uolonel, Franklin F. Punt; Lieutenavt Colo- nel, Josepn H. Potter; , Alexander Chambers; Captains, Charles G. Bartlett, Join Kzika, Avery B, Cain, Willtam S$, Collier, William H. Powell, Edwin M. Coates, John Miter, Samuel P. Ferris, C.’ J. Von Herman, William li. Bisbee. Fiera” IvraNtRY—'eadquartera Fort Leaven- worth, Kansas.—colonel, Nelson A. Miles; Lieuten- ant Colonel, Onaries R. Woods; Major, George Gib- son; Captains, David H. Brotherton, Henry B. Bristol, Simon Snyder, James 8. Casey, Samuel Ovensiine, Edward Butler, Wilham G. Mitchell, Wyliys Wyman, Ezra P, kwers, Andrew 8. bennett, IXTH INF ANTRY—Ueadquarters Fort Hays, Kan- sas.—Colonel, William B. Hazen; Lieutenant Col- onel, Dantel Huston, Jr.; Major, James P, Roy; Captains, Orlando H. Moore, Montgomery Bryant, Wiliam 'W. Sanders, Joho &. Poland, H.S, Haw- kins, Edwin R, Ames, Joseph B, Rite, William M, Wherry, Jaines W, Poweil, Jeremiai P. Schindel, SEVENTH INFaNTRY—Hea‘tquarters Fort Shaw, M. T.—Colonel, John Ginbon; Lieutenant Colonel, Charles ©. Gilbert; Major, William H. Lewis; Cap- tains, David P. Hancock, Charles C. Rawn, Damel W. Benham, Richard Comba, Henry B. Freeian, ‘Thaddeus 8. Kirtland, Robert Chanuler, George L. Browning, Waiter Clifford, Jomes M. J. Sauno. EIGHTH INFANTRY— Headquarters David's Island, New York Harbor.—Coionei, James V. Bomford; Lieutenant Coionel, Henry ). Wallen; Major, Jonn D. Wilkins; Captains, Heary M. Lazelle, John F, Ritter, Edwin W. H. Read, James J. Van Horn, George M. Brayton, Alfred T. smith, Jono N. An- drews, Frederick D. Oguby, William 8, Worth, Clar- ence M. Bailey, Nintu Inranrry—Headquarters Fort D, A, Rus- sell, W. T.—Colonel, John HH. King; Lieutenant Colonel, Luther P. Bradley; Major, Edwin F. Town- send ptains, Philip A. Owen, William H, Joraan, Jonn D, Devin, Andrew 8. Burt, Frederick Mears, ‘Thomas B, Burrowes, Campbell D, Emory, Edwin Pollock, Samuel Munson, George B. Russell, ‘TeNvH INFANTRY—Headquarters Fort Brown, Texas,—Colonel, Heary B, Clita; Lieutenant Colonel, Alexander McD, McCook; Major, Thomas M, Ander- gon; Captains, Nathaniel Prime, Edward G, Bus, Robert H. Hall, Wiliam L. Kellogg, Edwin B. Sellers, John B. Parke, Robert P. Wilson, Jesse A. Hampson, John N. Cralg, francis E. Lacey. ELEVENTH INFANTRY—Headquarters Fort Grima, Texas,—Colonel, Wiliam H, Wood; Lieatenant Col- onel, George Kk. Buell; Major, Henry Douglass; Cuptains, Henry L, Chipman, Lynde Catlin, Charles A. Wikoff, Theodore Schwan, George K, Sanderson, Joseph conrad, George L. Choisey, Robert McCler- mont, Mason Jackson, Edgar C. Bowen. | TWELFTH INFANTRY—lLleadquarters Angel Island, Cal. —Colonel, Orlando B. Willcox; Lieutenant Cot onel, Anderson D. Nelson; Major, Henry K. Mizner; Captains, Richard ©. Parker, May H. Stacey, Ed- ware ©. Woodruif, Harry C, Kgoert, Richard HH, Pond, Charles 5. ‘Tripler, E. F. Thompson, Thomas Byrne, James BE, Putnam, Alexander 8, MacGowan, THIRTEENTH INFANTRY—Headquarters Fort Fred Steele, W. Colonel, Philip Regis De Trobriand; Lieutenant Colonel, Henry A. Morrow; Major, Robert 8. La Mowe; Captains, Nathan W, Osborne, Alired L. Bough, Robert Nugent, Emory W. Cult, F, E. De Courcy, Robert A. ‘Vorry, A, McArthur, Jr, Seth Bonney, James T. Mediuniss, Wm. a. Waterbury. FOURTEEN? INFANTHY—Headquarters ‘ort Laramie, W. ‘I.—Colonel, John E. Sinita; Lieuten- ant Colonel, George A, Woodward; Major, Matthew M, Biunt; Captains, Guido Liges, Davkl Krause, Joseph 4. Vanderslice, Frederick &. Trotter, Aug. H. Bainbridge, Gilvert 8. Carpenter, Daniel W. Burke, George W. Davis, Charles B, Atchison, George W. Dost. Firreenta INFANTRY—Headquarters Santa Fe, N. M.—Cclonel, Gordon Granger; Lieutenant Colo nel, August V. Kautz; Major, John 8, Mason; Cap- tains, Horace Jewett, E. W. Whittemore, Chambers McKibben, Charies Steelhammer, Alfred Hedberg, James P. Brown, James H. Stewart, George Shork. ley, Frederick W. Coieman, H, H. Humphrevs. SixrEaNtH INFANTRY—Headquarters Nashville, Tenn.—Colouel, Galusha Pennypacker; Lieutenant Colonel, James Van Voast; Major, Wililam P, Car- lin; Captaius, Caleb R. Layton, Joshua 8, Fletever, Jr., Duncan M. Vance, Arthur W. Allyn, Hugh TT er, W. H. Bartholomew, W. G. Wedemeyer, Thomas E. Rose, Charlies E. Morse, Clayton Hale. SEVENTEENTH INFANTRY—Headquarters Fort Rice, D. T.—Colonel, Thomas L, Crittenden; Lieu- tenant Colonel, Samuel 8. Hayman; Major, Robert ¥. A, Crofton; Captains, K. P, Pearson, Jr., Edward Collins, Lewis H. Sanger, Carlile Boyd, Johu H. Douovan, Charles E, | Clarke, Henry Clayton, Clarence Bennett, Malcoum McArthur, i. & Grossman, . EiGHreeNtH InFaANTRY—Headquartera Colum- bia, S. G.—Colonel, Thomss H. Ruger; Lieutenant Colonel, Henry A. Black; Major, William H. Brown; Captawis, Join Chmistopher, Richard L, Morris, Ed~ ward W. Smith, Morgan L, Ozden, Jacob Kitxe, Edgar R. Kellogg, James Stewart, William H. Me- Laughiin, Birney &. Keeler, ‘'homas J. Lioyd, NINETEENTH —INFANTR Headquarters — Baton Rouge, La.—colonel, Charies H. Smith; Lieutenant Colonel, Alired Sully; Major, Henry A. Hambright; Captains, Willlam 7, Gentry, HB. EB. stamsvury, William J. Lyster, John 8. Wharton, James HM, Bradtord, Philip H. Remington, Emerson H. Liscum, Jacob H.’Smizh, O. W. Motsenvilier, Luke O’Relily. ra TWENTIEIH INPANTRY—Headquarters Fort Snele ling, Minn.—¢ George Sykes; Lieutenant Colonel, Lewis Major, Joun BE. Yard; Cap- tums, Henry G. Thomas, Joba C. Bates, John HH. Patterson, Lloyd Wheaton, Wiliam Fletcher, Wi liam Stabley, Abram A. Harbaca, sonn 8. Me- Naugut, Joba N. Coe, Willlam 5. McUassey. "TWENTY-FIRST INPFANTRY—Headquarters Presidio, San Francisco.—Colonel, Robert 5. Granger; Lieu tenant Colonel, Frank Wheaton; Major, Edwin 0. Mason; Captains, ‘thomas S. Dunn, Kichard F, O’ Beirne, n Miles, Patrick Collins, George M. Downey, Wiiliam McU. Netterville, Heury M. Smith, William’ Nelson, Willlan D, Fuller, George N SECOND INFANTRY—Hleadquarters Fort y, Dakota ‘Territory, olonel, Vavid S$. Sian- ‘y Lieutenant Coonel, Elwelt S. Gus; Major, Jo- seph N. G. Whistler; Captains, 8. A. Wainwright, Cnarles A, Webb, Joseph Bush, Charies J. Dickey, Francis Clarke, Javan B, Irvine, John Tlaruey, be Witt ©. Poole, Charles W. Miner, George HH. Cram. TWENTY-TiIRD INFANTRY—-Headquerters Depart. ment of Arizona, W. T.—Colonel, Jefferson C, Davis; Lieutenant Cownel, George Crook (commanding partment of Arizona); Major, Alexander J. Dal- las; Captains, Jonn J. Coppinger, George K. Brady, George M. Randall, James Heaton, Jonn L, Smyth, Joseph ‘I. Haskell, James Thompson, ‘Thomas M. s Wheaton, Azor U. Nickerson. TWeATY-FOURTH INFANTRY (Coloredj—Headquar- ters Fort McKavett, Texas.—Colonel, Abner 1ou- bieday; Lieutenant Colouel, William R. Shatter; Major,’ Henry ©, Merriam; Chaplain John M. Schutiz; Captains, Andrew Sheridan, Frank W. r flenry . Corvin, C, N. W. Cunningham, Charlies C. fooa, John W, Clous, John ©, Gilmor Lewis Johnson, Fred, M. Crandal, Samuel B, Ari strong. TWENTY- ANTRY (colored)— Headquarters Fort © , —Ooionel Joun L. Audrews; Lieutenant Colonel Levi ©. Bootes; Major, Zenas Kt. Buss; Onaplain, Egliaton D, Barr; Captains, D, D. Vanvalzah, Joon W. French, Clarles Beutzonl, David Schooley, Frank M. Coxe, Gaines Lawson, Jaines H, Paiterson, John Williams, Leauel Peivee, James 8. Tomktus, wre T BuOUKLYN A‘FAIRS, Serious Assault On Monday nignt a young man named Ebenezer ‘Tucker was assauited in Sackett street by some of the South Brooklyn ronghs, who suspected him of being a reverrte assessor, ward Hazleton, Henry Dufty, William Walsh and Jawes Burns were arrested by the police of the Third precinct on suspicion of having committed tie assault. The young man is Low lyimg at bis home in Caeever place very ul from brain fever, resulting trom the attack. Mr. John Reis was Knocked down and beaten nearly to death on Sunday night, av ue corner of Macdougal sireet and Ralon avenue. He vases George Glaser, tormeriy employed in the ture establishment of Lang & Nau, of Fulton of The assault. The Prospect Vark Assessment, Yesterday the Commissioners of Estimate anc Assessments, consisting of Teunis G. Bergen, C, C. Smith, H. W. Slocum, Henry C. Murphy, Jr, and Bd- ward K. Scranton, met yesterday morning in the Special Sessions Court room for the purpose of listen- ing to such protests or objections as might be made by the prope: holders or otiers interested tn the proposed assessment Ot property contiguous to Prospect P A iiumber of couusel were present niing the property owners, and long argu- ¢ mude protesting against the matner im which un essment had been ievied, The prop. erly owners inierested contend that it should be jevied upon tue entire cily. Atrempted “uicide of a Young Woman. A young woman giving her name as Emma Thompson hung herself yesterday to the door of a cell at Justice Buckley’s Court She was fortunately discovered and cut down before lite was extinct, She had been arrested on Monday night tor intoxication, apd Justice Riley, Who was pre+ siding in the absence of Justice Buckley, had sen- teuced her to one month fn the Penitenuary, After she had recovered from the effects of the strangula- tion she said she wished they had let her die, as she had noting more to live for, She then told rainer & sad story, which enlisted the sympathy of ail who listened to it, Up to Saturday last she resided with her parents in Jersey City, where she had received the Visits of & young man she declined to name. On Savurday evening she accepted an invitation from him to go to tie theatre in New York. After the erformance he took her to get some refreshments, fue place proved to be @ house of bad repute, tioagh she was not aware of it hetime, inere she was drugged, and cid not regain her conscious: bess until morning. She found that she had been ruined aud ropbed, and did not dare to return again to her home. To forget her troubles she drauk Wat she was bind drunk. Justice Riley sent Her to jan, where she Will be detalued unui her trands can be found. AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL Annual Meeting—Reports and Election of OM- core=Interesting Address by Professor Gill~ mnn—The Progress Made During the Past Year. ‘The annual meeting of this society was held last evening at the Cooper Institute, for the election of oMicers and to listen to the address of Professor D. C. Gillman, of Yale College, the subject being “American Contributions to Geographical Science During tne last year.” Judge Charles P. Daly, President of the society, occupied the ehatr, There was @ large attendance, including many ladies, while several gentlemen, istinguished in scienufic circles, were also present. ‘The Secretary read the minutes of the last monthly meeting, which were unanimously approved. Mr. F, A, CONKLING, Chairman of the Council, reaa the annual report, which showed the soctety to be io a very prosperous condition. Ten stated meet Inga, eight pubilc meetings and one public recep- tuon had been held. In April last an act was passed by the Legislature changing the name or the society. On the 3ist of December last there were 540 members in the society; forty-four had since been added, and, deducting thirty for deaths ana resignations, tue total! number of members was 654. He alluded to the loss sustainea by the death of Sir Roderick Murchison and Archibald Russell and by the resignation of the Rey. Joseph Thomp- son, " Mr. HENRY CLEws, Treasurer, rean the financial Teport, which set forth that the total receipts for the year were $3,112, and the disbursements, $2,951— lewving @ balance of $130 89, The dues uncollected -were $2,500; dues outstanding, $500—making the resources for the present ycar $3,130 89, Mr, W. H. i. hes Librarian, read the annual report, which showed that 1,621 new books had been added to the library during the year, Dr. J. W. RICHARDS read the report of the Nomi- nat. Committee, showing that the foliowtng were the officers elected 1or une coming year:— President, Charles P. Dal LL.D.; Vice Presidents, Henry nuell, F. A. kiing, Francis A. Stout; Foreign responding Secretary, Townsend Harms; Do- mestic Corresponding Secretary, W. H. H. Moore; Recording Secretary, B. kt. straznicky; Treasurer, Henry Clews; Librartan, Ebal F, Ball; Conneil, W. Remsen, T. B, Mye! W. T. Blodgett, W. E. Cartis, Theo. W. Dwight, G. W. Cullum, Lewis M. Rutner- Jord, G. ©, Ward, The election, which was by bal- lot, was unanimous, Judge DaLy then introduced the speaker of the evening in complimentary terms, Professor GILLMAN said that, at the last meeting of the Society, the attention of the audience was in- viled to a review of the iast decade of geographical researches witnin the territory of the Uniied states, He would now present an account of the geograpni- cal work of Americans during the past twelve months, At first 1t seemed to be a familiar and an easy task, but before he had concluded be was sure they would be impressed with iis variety. the magnitude and the success of the various enterprises which had been in progress under the auspices of American explorers, xeog- Yaphers and men of sclence, and he trusted they would also appreciate the dificuity witch there was in collecting and discussing the results of such investigations. It was only by oco.slonal reviews like the present that they could appreciate the great importance of matntatuing with vigor and liberality in the national metropolis an association With its ofticers, its rooms, its collections, 118 bureau of charts, its library, and, above all, its publications, a8 the centre to which all impor- tant researches and explorations might be re- ported, and to which the enquirer in any special field could turn with the certainty of ascertaining the jatest and jullest information which was acces- sible on the subject of his investigations. No re- cent year had surpassed the one just closed in the amount and value of American geograpnical in- quiry. The various departments of the govern- ment had been prosecuting their work of accurate investigations into the structure of this country with their accustomed diligence, fidelity and freedom from display. Especially to be held in honor were the officers of the corps of engineers and those of the United States Cuast Sur- vey—two departments of the public service whucn, im these days of criticisms and reproach, couid cialin the closest scrutiny and receive the highest commendations, The hydiographic work of those two corps—tue one surveying tne sea coast and the other surveying the lake shores—had /requently re- ceived, abroad and at home, the rich encomiums which they deserved. ‘he Mining Bureau, the Educational Bureau, the Hydrographic Otice, the Post Office Department, the Observatory and the Smithsonian Institution had all maintataed these investigations during the year just closed, but the twelve months was more remarkable tor the completion of the decennial census and the com. mencement of the publication of those statistical tables which were essential to the study of political progress. The year was also noteworutiy for the pertection of arrangements to receive vy telegraph daily reports concerning the weather, 80 complete aud systemauc that they had aireaay thrown great light upon the subject of climate and the laws of storms, aud were des- uned to have more and more Influence upon te promotion of haman comfort aud the protection of ie and property. The general government bad also leat 11s ald to the Volar expedition of Captain Hail; it had caused # rapid reconnoisance to be made of the istund of St. Yomimgo, and it had imstt- tuted a thorough investigaiion lato the fisheries of the coust. Severai of tie States were aiso prose- cuting their geological sarveys, whjch was the common form in these days for the mnanifestauion of loca! interest in natural pace, Someites those surveys were purely gcological, but usnaily toy extended to natural Characteristics, topography, Che Mate, botany aud zovlogy. New Hampsiure, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Iiinols and Calitornia bad been carrying forward their surveys, and one or more Volumes pertinent thereto had been publisi In each of those States. by the enterprise of p vate men of science and by the aid of ar corporations much iunportant knowledge had been accumulated. Chief of iL such Tee searches was the work of the Nortuern Pactic Railroad, in connecuon with wiich several say- veys had been made. The speaker then ailuced to the studies of Professor Dana m respect to the taciers of New England, te inquiry of Profes: tigard ip respect tu toe formation of the Gul Mexico and the Mississ: clia and the essays upon earthquakes and voi Americans were also at work in foreign tauds, mciuding Investigauions in Japan, the Sandwich Islands, Peru, the vat ley of the Amazon, St. Domingo ana the Holy Land. Prolessor Gillman theh, die a at some ih upon the topics Jate ‘wiuch related to the physical structure of the coun- try and the progress of geography under the saver- intendence of Americans. The subject was illus- trated by some very excellent maps. At the conclusion o1 the address, which was listened to with great attention, a vote of thanks was ioved to Professor Gilman, Tne election of officers having been completed, tie meeting adjourned. THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, Extract froma Private Lotter from a Pane senger Snowbound. CHEYENNE, W. T., Jan, 24, 1872. We arrived here last Friday, the 19th, and have every chance of remaining for a whole month, as there has not been an engine or a man sent west since We came, and not a shovel put on the road, ‘Three trains are waiting to go west, and anotuer is now fiiteen miles east of us and wilt probably get through by dark. ‘This train has Mr, Olark, Assisi- ant General Superintendent, oa board, and we are promised that he will go atead of us and clear the way. Ashe has only about one hundred aad fifty men the chances for Ogden are slim in Jess than ten days. Mr. Fillmore, Division Superintendent of Laramie, fifty-seven miles west of us, is at Rock Creek, hiav- ing gone out to Cooper's Lake to clear the track for the China mail, and can get neither way. The only report we can get 1s that the track Js blocked from this point to Wahsatch, 150 mies, and, with the cursed stupidity aud ineMciency Ot (ne Oficials. there is no chance of our geting through in season for the China steamer (february 1) from San Bran- cisco, Untess she should be held for the mats. There are about eight hundred freight cars here, and say five old, broken down engimes; 80 you cau imagine when the freight will get through We are quite as comfortable here as can be ex. pected, sleeping in Puliman’s cars and living atan eating house—$1 per meai for the toughest beef and poorest coffee you ever heard of. ‘A place in Hades (if there ts such @ place) should be setaside for the present managers and builders of this road; and if toere is none one sould be made ‘for them at once. ‘yhe thermometer to-day indicates thirty-two de- grees velow zero—truly & pleasant prospect lor a modest resident of the tropics. ‘The above 1s extracted frou a letter received yes- terday by a prominent firm i Uus city trom a gen tleman who left here on the Lath, in hopes of react ing San Francisco in time to take the China steamer to leave that port Fepruary 1. ALLEGED BOGUS CHECK. Charles H. Rhemius, a German, thirty-eight years of age, restding at the corner of Third avenue aud Twenty-fourth street, was arrested by Officer Jonn- son, of the Tweaty-ninth precinct, charged with tor gery. Mr. Frederick W. Hoffman, of 12 Pine street, appeared as complainant, and stated that on te 2h tastant the prisoner vistied iis place of busi- ness and presented a check for $26 on the National Trust Company, purporting to have been drawn by a Mr. Schreiverg, on which he desired to obtain $15, stating that it was alier banking hours and he wanted touse the money, As the parties were acquaintances, and Rheimus representing the che ck good, Hofman advanced the money, but upon pre- Renting it at tne ofiice of the company Was thiorined fo such person had any money on deposit there, nor never had, Tne prisoner promised he would make good the amount of the check upon being ar- raigned before Justice Cox, at Jefferson Market yea terday. but was jor examinatiom “CHY COMPLEXITIES. ~~ A Red Letter Day Yesterday in the Calendar—Signing of the Claim Bill by Governor—its Effect Upon the City orr=Bids for City Stocks nnd Bonds. - ‘The comparative quietude which has the public offices of the city during the lass days was broken im upon yesterday by two portant events. These were the signing of Claim bill by the Governor ana the opening of ‘ proposals for taking the stocks and city The latter were opened yesterday alterneen were as follows:— 3 Amount. $5,600 Name, Lewisohn Brothers. SEESSs & igiees , treasurer, 50 OT Ze aiare. B. a Clarke. 100.1336; B. G. Clark a Francia G, Blan . 8, Jones st A: S. Jones. 1 It is understood that such portion of the balance) of sald stocks and bonds, 60 far as the are required for immediate use. will be taken D; the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. ‘The message of the Governor to the which acempanted the Ciaim Dil, asking “supplementary legisiauon” snould follow this becoming law, was a topic thal was discussed considerab'e length, ‘The inteution of the Govern: 4s variously construed; but there 1s little doubt thai the Governor 1s of an opinion that the “sup! mentary legislation” 1s only required for the cit! liabilities from January to May, 1972, This was general opinion among the best miormed clerks of Comptrotier’s office. — If this 18 decided uj as proper construction of the Claim bill and the wi ol the Governor, the Board of Auclit will_mees week, and a large portion 0: the city claims will aid next week. greatly to the joy and relief housands of patient, waiting cily creaitors. The Mayor's Office. Mayor Hall yesterday signed bonds to the reeee of $211,000, the proceeds to be used for the payment of interest io the noiders of city bonds, due the of February. ROSSA’S RIGH!S. Securing Sworn ‘Testimony to Prove Bra in Election~The Voters Before the res=The Proposed Mass Meetin« a Faille O'Donovan Rossa 1s prosecuting his prejeet o! proving aright to ascat In the Legislature. missioner Davenport intimated to him, thi other day, that he would cheerfully rendei all the assistance in nis power im secu ing evidence of frauds 1m election tm th Fourth Senatorial district. Rossa’s agents hay been canvassing for more than a week eptam! the names of the electors who are willing to ‘upon oath that they voted for Ross. in last Nove! ber. The electoral districts in witch they are conf. dent of gaining evidence enough to prove fala counting are the ‘Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Sev-| enth, Eighth, th, Tenth, Elevent® an ‘Twelfth of the Fourth ward; the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventn, Hignth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twellth, Thirteenth and teenth of the Sixth ward; ana the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventn, Eight! Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, fwellth, Thirteenth, Fot teenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Eigh- teenth and ‘I'wentieth of the Seventn ward. most of those districts the cduvass aiready shows number of votes muci larger than that announced by the Inspectors when the; election was over, In the Fourth ward 100: afliidavits were secured lastevening. In the Foure' teenth district ot this ward no votes were return for Rossa, Sixty-two electors have already bee found who say that they voted for Rossa. In Bi Third district of the same ward, where sixtee! votes were returned, twenty-taree have been can. yassed, and the canvassing 14 not yet completed, Last evening a suiall number of the voters of the + Fourth district came before the notaries, ab the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Chatham square, to give their affidavits. Mr. fossa has evidently found thal there is not a very deep concern felt by his sup-\ porters in regard ‘0 his Mterests, now that the elec~ tion is @ thing of the past, A muss meetiugrespect~ able in numbers had been anticipated; but the anticl« pation ended tn bitter disappomtunent, Lhe notaries to-day are instructed to go from house to house ¥ the districts canvassed and take the oaths of aly electors who are wiltng to testl(y concerning thelt vous, The canvassers fay, however, that much res Juctance 1s found among the waliom supporters of Rossa in atixing their signatures to any sworn tes. timony, as they dread tre annoyance and dotheration of having alterwards to appear betore examiners. Onc man, Who has been fourteen times. before the Grand Jury, subpacnied by the immortak Committee of peventy, evinced a holy horror of any~ wing smacking of pollues, Aud swore that no power, of earta or erepus could again infuce tim to trust to the tender mercies of legal Inqutsittons for the dis- covery Of proof of trauds, They took him from his: business and his home just when they mest needed his presence, and cisartanged uimost ail his affairs. Mr, Rossa does not Lope Lo obtain ali the evidence that exisis to prove his cause, but only enongh to warrant the Legisiature in sending & commission to this city to gate ine Charges Which he Sas made, The testimony that cae ve obtained by that time will ve jaid vefore tue Eiection Comunitiee to- morrow. THE AN-FREAR CONTEST. of Persons who Voted for Kiiian—Be Uxcecds Frear’s Total Majority by Four, and tore to Testify. ‘The Committee on Privueges and Elections were im session again yesterday at ihe Sturcevaat House, corner of Twenty-ninth strect and Broadway. Present—Messrs. ahan, Springsied and Marcy. The Chairman re a telegraphic despatch an- nouneing that, owing to indisposiuon, Mr. wom. Div was unable to attend. Among the witnesses: examined was une ex-Ulerk of the Board of Alder- men, Jobn Hardy, wio was questioned as to the presentation by Kiltan’s counsel to the Board of County Canvassers of his protest and certain affidavits, eighty in number, showing that the makers tereof had voted in the Twenty-fifth dis trict ofthe Twentieth ward for Frederick Kiltan, Mr. Hardy’s memory was not very distinet, but ne remembereu that tho aflidavits were fied, and that Mr. N. J, Waterbury, for Mr, Frear, reiused to ex amine them oa the ground that they were not evi~ dence. Mr. Lapaugn, counsel for contestant, sought to put in (nese afidavits as evidence, bub they were ruled ow by Chairman Stravaa on the ground that he did not consider them worth tae paper they were writien on, when a chance bad pot been given the respondent to cross-cxainine the autnors of the afidaviis, Counsel for contestant insisted that a chance bad been given Mr. Water. bury, but he had deciined to take advantage of Mt. Mr. Wateroury siaied that he nad hos examined them, as he di! ol consider them as evidence Im a contest of (hts Kind. When toe commuice adjoarned on Monday evens ing sixty-sevea personas had testitied before tt that they voted for Killan—or seven more Wan were counted for Lin. ‘This number was ye: creased 10 niy-eignt by the Further Testimony of the follow gentiemen:—Edwip S. Lowns- end, 109 est Thurty-eignth street J Armstrong, 642 Sixth avenue; Jam merman, 193 McCormick, W eighth sir William P, West Talrty-eighth st tai We Dy bs Frederick 3 Seymour, Loy We ty nih street; Wiliam F. Brody, 122 West Fortieth street; Samuel Hughes, 687 Sixith avenue; Robert B. Hil, 120 West ‘thirty-first street, aud Thomas H. Landwetir, 548 Sevenih uyenue. These aMdaviis of votes recorded in the Twenty- fiftndistrict give Mr. Kilian a majority of four votes over Mr. Frear on tle total vote as canvassed, and stilt Kilian’s counsel claims they can produce otners, Who will largely increase the uajorliy. A sub-commitiee evening alrea to the tesi- diences to take tle eviaeuce Of @ number of voters who are too Ll \0 appear at the rooms of the com- mittee, The nature of ihe defence nas not yet been hinted at; but Mr, frear’s irends declare they wul | be apie to controvert the testimony of some of the witnesses for Kian. Unless tats 18 dou they will have difficulty m Keeping the contestant out of the seat he claims to have been elected to. The committee are Working With great Jespatch, and are in striking contrast with the committees Who tn ante bellum times came down from the capial to eat, drm and be merry, ‘thoy sit from eight to twelve hours per day and “ran the machine” suictly on the total avstinence principte—the only luxuries indulged m being occasional cigars, which are not chargea to the Stare, While Mr. Landwenr was bem s examined Mr, Kilian claimed that the interpreter, Who claims to be an associate | counsel for Frear, was uot translating lierally, aad another gentleman was substiluted, Who gave better sausiaction. MISSION SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY, ‘Tne second anniversary of the Wayside Industrial Home took piace last evening, at ther rooms in West Twenty-nintn sireet, near Ninth avenue, The place was crowded with the children and their parents and frienas, On the platform was Mr, Roland S Doty, President of the institution; Mr. G. Van Nostrand, Secretary, and Mr, Dp, Jacobus, Teas Rev. G. J. | Mingint of te Thirty-lourth street Dutch Rerormed church, addressed a few appropriate remarks to the children, He was followed by the Kev, Isaac Riiey aud Mr. Cleghorn, ofthe Bible House, The chil- dren then sang several hymns, and were accompa- nied by one of the lady teachers on the piano, The aifuir closed with @ short congratulatory addresa from Mr. Roland 3, Vote