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Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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Abstract from the Baltimore Telegraph detailing the organization of the U.S. Military Peace Establishment, including corps strengths (Artillery 3,200, Light Artillery 660, Infantry 5,440, Riflemen 680), division of the U.S. into northern and southern military departments across states and territories, and appointments of generals and regimental officers such as Jacob Brown, Andrew Jackson, and others.
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Of the Organization of the Military Peace Establishment of the U. S.
1st. Of the Corps of Artillery. shall be retained 3,200
2nd. Light do. 660
3rd. Infantry 5,440
4th. Riflemen 680
The United States to be divided into two military divisions [North & South] each division into military departments.
The division of the North to comprise five military departments, to wit:
No. 1. New-York, above the highlands and Vermont.
No. 2. New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, and Connecticut.
No. 3. New York, below the highlands and that part of New-Jersey which furnishes the great division of militia.
No. 4. Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and that part of New-Jersey which furnishes the second division of militia.
No. 5. Ohio, and the territories of Michigan and Indiana.
The division of the South, to comprise four military departments, to wit:
No. 6. Virginia, North Carolina, & the District of Columbia.
No. 7. South Carolina and Georgia.
No. 8. Louisiana and the Mississippi Territory.
No. 9. Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Territory of Missouri and Illinois
Two companies of the corps of artillery to be stationed at Fort M'Henry, and its dependencies.
Major Generals.
Jacob Brown, division of the north
Andrew Jackson, do. of the south.
Brigadier Generals--Alexander B. Macomb, Ed. P. Gaines--Winfield Scott.
Colonel of the Corps of Engineers Joseph G. Swift
Adjutant General--
Major Geo. Bomford,
REGIMENT OF LIGHT ARTILLERY
Colonel--Moses Porter.
Lieutenant Colonel--J. R. Fenwick
Major--Abraham Eustis.
Captains--Andrew M'Donald, Nathan Towson
CORPS OF ARTILLERY.
Lieutenant Colonels--G. E. Mitchell, James House, William Lindsey, William Macrea.
Majors--G. Armistead, James B. Many, J. Hindman. W. H. Overton
FIRST INFANTRY
Colonel--Daniel Bissel.
Lieutenant Colonel--George Croghan.
Major--Thomas S. Jessup.
2nd INFANTRY.
Colonel Hugh Brady.
Lieutenant Colonel--Ninian Pinkney
Major--Henry Leavenworth
3rd INFANTRY
Colonel John Miller.
Lieutenant Colonel--Matthew C.
Major--Charles K. Gardner
4TH INFANTRY
Colonel--William King.
Lieutenant Colonel--Duncan L.
Major--Geo. M. Brook.
5TH INFANTRY.
Col. James Miller
Lieut. Col. Joseph L. Smith
Major J. M'Neal,
6TH INFANTRY
Col.--H. Atkinson.
Lieut. Col.--J. Snelling.
Major--John E. Wool.
7TH INFANTRY.
Col--James M'Donald
Lieut. Col.--Wm. R. Boote.
Major--Daniel Appling.
8TH INFANTRY.
Col.--R. Nicholas.
Lieut Col.--W. A. Trimble.
Major--W. Lawrence.
RIFLE REGIMENT.
Col.--Th. A. Smith.
Lieut. Col.--W. S. Hamilton,
Major--Talbot Chambers.
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The U.S. Military Peace Establishment organizes the Corps of Artillery (3,200 retained), Light Artillery (660), Infantry (5,440), and Riflemen (680). The United States is divided into northern and southern military divisions, each with departments covering specified states and territories. Two companies of artillery stationed at Fort M'Henry. Appointments include Major Generals Jacob Brown (North) and Andrew Jackson (South), Brigadier Generals Alexander B. Macomb, Ed. P. Gaines, Winfield Scott, and various colonels, lieutenant colonels, and majors for artillery, infantry, and rifle regiments.