The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-09-13

On some abstract subject, ana tnat ne TOOK
him to be thoughtful, reflective and large
minded man. Such being his condition, one
is reminded Of the case of Frederick the
Great during the years he was banished by
his father. But in whatever makes man,
Grant, the American Hero, far excels will
say here, that he always was temperate, and
every way correct in his behavior.
A month or 80 before the Fort Sumter
outrage. and afterwards, Capt. Grant was
uneasy. He walked through the streets and
in the store, saying nothing, and apparently
was in a troubled state of mind. About these
days the Douglas Guard organised in the
city to counteract the Lincoln Wide Awakes,
and Capt. Grant, as military man, was
appointed orderly sergeant. His reply was
that Captain in the United States Infantry
was not the one to take such a position. Tie
did not 60 near them. He meddled so little
with politics, that to this day it is unknown
whether he voted for Douglas or Lincoln.
At last war came; war meeting was held
and Capt. Grant was appointed chairman.
Then he went to Mr.. Washbnrne, and said
he had been educated ut West Point at the ex-
pense of the Government he had resigned,
expecting never to serve again, but now he
offered his services for what they were worth.
A company was raised in the town, and,
under his direction, was equipped and sent to
Cairo.
Galena is in the northwest part Of the
state. Sometimes the wants Of this corner
are disregarded. At Springfield there is
always ring Of politicians who are anxious
to provide for their set 1t is difficult to do
anything with them. Mr.. Washburne urged
Capt. Grant to go down and offer his service.
He would help him all he could The Cap
Ansv IT, Il
was set to work drawing up and copying pa
pers. After while, he told them they
could get somebody to do that work as well
as he, for dollar day. It was not in his
line TO be kept in corner at desk, and do
ing little. He was met coldly, nobody knew
him, nobody cared for him. Other persons
then took an interest in him, and among
them, Mr.. Houghton, and Mr.. Mcclellan,
President of the bank here. The latter in
particular, pressed the Captains claims.
Then he was appointed an Aid of Gov.
Yates, and directed to hunt up the state arms.
He found about 800 rusty muskets. He
also mustered in men. Still, so coldly washe
looked upon, and SO many were his discour-
agements that he told his friends he was not
wanted, and had better 60 home. The i'm
portance of hiring man Of military knowl-
edge was urged upon tse government. 1t was
proposed he should be the Colonel Of the 2lst
Regiment, but another got it. About this
time, Capt Grant went TO Ohio to see his
father and Gov. Dennison was urged to give
him an appointment. The prospect here
was good Then he came back to Illinois
by this time, the list Regiment was demon
allied. The men talked Of putting the Col
oncl in the guard house Capt. Grant was
sent to them by the help Of Logan; the men
were quieted, and then our Captain was APP
pointed their colonel. The regiment turned
out to be one of the best in the state.
Then Colonel Grant came back to Ga
lena to get his clothes-yes, to get his
clothes. He had to have uniform. Toget
for the money. The American people can
afford to read this now Then he went back
On taking his men, he made them march,
saying they would learn four times as fast
lie went to Missouri, and was under Fremont
Meanwhile his friends, like Cromwelrs lit
tledaughter, were ..indeed very few" Mr..
Houghton, editor of the Gazette, on the 3lst
of May, 1861, describes Col. Grant as the
soul of honor, and no man breathes who has
who has more patriotic heart and our new
soldiers need the leadership of rare man
like Capt. Grant. June Goth, the paper said
the command Of an Ohio regiment had been
rendered to Capt. Grant. and urged his fit
ness for high command. June I'D. there
is notice that Capt Grant had accepted the
Colonelcy of the 9TH District regiment. July
3lst, it gives notice that Col Grant is to be
promoted to a brigadiership, and congratu-
lates the service on the event. December Esd.
there is an editorial estimating the character
of General Grant, and in particular it men,
tons his modesty, frankness, sagacity and
strategy. take these things from the files
of the paper myself.
| will say here that Gen Grants father was
thorough-go Union man. if not rad-
cal, but there were some relatives who were
quite different.
To earnest young men, this history of Gen.
Grant will be lesson for all time 1t teaches
that in waiting, there are exceeding great
rewards If need be, one must wait his
whole life, and expect the time of opportu-
nifty in another world To learn to wait is
the highest wisdom.