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LIEUTENANT GENERAL. Fit be resolved to
create the new rank of Lieut.. General Of the
army, (Gor which we see no neoessity,) we hope
that new man may not be placed over the
heads of our old Generals; for 1t would be an
act of gross injustice and would no doubt, pro-
duco general dissatisfaction in the army. Of
licers of the army naturally look for promotion;
but if neither length ofservice nor distinguish
ed merit are TO be regarded in promotions, 1t
will greatly discourage regular officers of every
grade We see it surmiscd that Col. Benton
is to be offered the station of Lieut.. General,
but presume that there is no truth in the sur
mise; as we Go not suppose that he would accept
the appointment, knowing the injustice which
would be done to the rights of others. In the
present posture of public affairs nothing should
be done by Government which could produce
discon'ent in the army.