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COMMISSIONS IN ExrEcTANcy-We perceive
that three civilians have been named for the va
cant Brigadier Generalships now at the disposal
ofthe President of the United States. Gen. Arm
strong, our present excellent consul at LIVERPOOL;
Mr.. Barrow, U. S. Senator from Louisiana; and
the Hon. Caleb Cushing, late minister to China


We feel confident that all Of these gentlemen
possess patriotism and bravery, sufficient to fill
any military rank, and that their appointment
would afford great deal of satisfaction, so far a.
their own advancement is concerned. But we
very much doubt the expcdicncy or Justice OF
promoting civilians to military posts of impor-
tance, requiring great experience and skill, and
for which bravery is one fthe smallest requisites,
over the heads of military men of acknowledged
bravery, skill and experience, aad whose valour,
energy, and endurance have contributed in a
great degree, to the late glorious victories
that have graced our arms.


General Armstrong, we are convinced, does
not desire any such appointment. His talents are
well employed in his present distinguished po-
sltion, as American consul at the greatest com :
mercial port in the world; and though his talents
would qualify him for any station, yet we doubt
If he would be willing to relinquish his present
post, until he has carried out such measures in
connection with his office, as will forever identify
his name with the American consulate of Liver
pool. Ifhe is, however, to leave the Consulate
we know of few men who would make better
General.


MIR. Barrow, though possessing high qualities
as civilian and Senator, is not, nor has he ever
been, military man. 1t is said thar hc received
part Of his education at West Point. But the very
fact Of his Leaving that academy without gradu-
ating, argues his want Of military knowledge
and his life spent in the quietude OF civil pursuits,
argues want of experience necessary for such
position as that Of General of brigade, upon whose
military skill, experience, and strategy, the fate
of an entire army often depends.


The same objections apply with quite as much
force to Mr.. Gushing.


We hope, then that the selection will be made
from among the officers of our gallant little army.
whose age, experience, length of service, and bra
very, give them claim on their country for that
distinction which they have earned at the cannons
mouth and in the shock of battle. It would be
inviaious to name ny,among the many who have
distinguished themselves. 1t is the province of
the Executive to make the selection, and we hope
it will be made with such discrimination as will
meet the appreciation of the entire country.