New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-31
RRIc. CEN. STEWART L. WOoDFoRD.

.sois soldier whom yoos State proposes to honor ana
.wsrd for his brilliant and heroic services in beha. OF
universal liberty aud human p.ogress-Gen Stewart l..
woodtsra. Two mo.ivesPrcmpt me to this undertaking
Fist strict senssof duty loyal citizen, rendefingt
incumbent on each individual at this truly critical juno
tars IN political affairs not leave undOne or untold any
thing which can in the slightest manner aid the sacred
cause Of Freedom or help cheokmate the nefacu designs
Of the great arch raitorat Washington. Second to
dor credit where great credit due and likewise to bsg
10 the light apd open ct this auspcous moment leaf
two Of the military history Of the modest subject OF this
sketch the next lieutenant Goveoro Of tho glorious En-
ple State Of the North No feeble effort of mine elevate
tho asmo of your able candidate in the opinion Of the
ioysl nen whose wisdom and patriotism have induced
them 20 make so excellent selection for their standard
bearer an the great conflict of IDEAS now being vigorously
wsgcd; but shOuldvhis Silly written sketch tendtO
flute tho base ISLANDERS of tho ealumniators
and strengthen the faith of Unioniss who intend de-
post their ballot for Gen. woodford nhs Sanch nteg
riy wonderful administrative powers undauntcd detcCni
nation and patriotism keen OF duty and justice and
sterling moral worth then my sole aim will have been
ecHelished.
Brig-Cen Stewart Lyndon woodford was born in New
.cYoFk City, September 3 1885. Entering Columbia Col
loge early of sixteen years. his remarkable pro-
Sriepcy scholar and UNREASONABLE moraldepoSment
soon tho praise and admiration of his tutors class
mates in 1854 he graduated with distinguished hon
oFs. Entering the Office OF MeSss Brown, Hall a. Van
derpooi no commenced the study OF law ,andvas admitted
to practice in 1857. At the bar, his signal ability
placed hun in the font rank OF his profession and he was
recognized of tho most promising members while
his popularity kept step with his lawyer and
both must be attributed his indomitable energy and in
duslry coupled with that natural gsceand geaality Of
manner which wins friends and disarms enemies. Con-
Woodfords entrance into the political arena dates back
only 20 the spirited and mpCrat Presidential canvass OF
1860 when he gave up most lucrative and rapidly in
cTeasing practice aid in the glorious cause for thede
fcnse OF which he has suee riscd his life. lie was
member OF the historic Convention that nominated
the Iamen,ed Lincoln, and during that memorable
canpaigD his talents and coquence constantly
employed for the advaBe ment OF tho cause oil nc
+, publicanism; and in recognition of his valuable
seryieos be was unanimously elected Messenger OF
.tho Eoctoral College TO eonTeT its vote 20 Washington
In January 1861 the Young Mems Republican Committee.
Of Eow-York CITY hoEorcd him with the Craftsmanship OF
that organization; aud in the following April, on the
urgent recommendation Of the members of the State
Electoral College he was 'appointed Assistant United
States for The Southern District Of New
York filing the important position to the aceePanee OF
all paEes at the breaking out of the Rebellion, Gen.
Woodford assigned the charge of that difficult
bureau of tho Office which controlled tho valuable seizures
made undOr the Blockade act 'and it was here amid the
intricate and embarrassing ENHANCEMENT of knoty points,
that his superior and impartial Judgment and legal aeumen
wore displayed to great Advantage no case however aoy
rinfhias, appeangtO peTplcx bin in scviHg&t rapidly
In ,hs docato and important position, be continued to
rondeF essential service Govenment Until the sad nevs
came Of the repulse of army under McCellsaon the
Peniusas inS6; whom inspired With the ardor Of pa
triotsm he ationcs resigned his lucrative position 70
assume the more ardrous and perous dutes Of soldier
believing that the hour had arrived when his count -
qsred every TO be raised a its defense on the battle
fold Joining aa infantry company private, no was
sooa promoted from enlisted 70 the rank Of Captain
being unanimously elected ill that position. Tho eon-
paBy was shortly after sttsched'o she gallant 27th New
York Volunteers commanded By Col. Quincy and hero
again the ability and universal popularity Of thesoider
caused him to receive tho Njo-shp'ot his regiment aad,
prior to his departure for the seat Of silver leaf
graced his worthy shoulders and THIS honoTed al 1.-THE
head of his command, be marched to battle, his
first serrice being in the defense of Washing
ton during the Winter of 1862 and 1865.
From Washington the regiment proceeded to Suffolk Vas
and was under the command Of Col Woodfod during the
memorable siege by the Rebel Gen. LoDgstreet. The
brief space at my command forbds my attempting to DO
Justice to all the military exploits Of Gen. Woodford
during the war, but may briefly state thatin the De-
paytment Of the South under the noble Gilmore, be
achieved the brilliant In the operations
against Fort Wagner and Chlrleson be commanded has
regiment until ordered take charge of all the land bat
teres and was subsequently ntrustcd with the exchange
of all prisoners in Charleston Harbor. To illustrate the
character Of the man is only necessary to state that
upon learning of Gen. Fosters projected expedition in
November 1864 TO the connection Of theSavannah
and Charleston Railroad, Col Wosdfcrd immediately
asked to be relieved from post duty and applied for per-
mission TO reOin his regiment, (which was to participate
in the movements At the battle Of Honey Hill, Lieut.
Dol woodfords galanty challenged the admiraton'of
all who witnessed that bloody sruggieSwh 1.-THE battle
of Coosawhatche wherethe brave Quincy was wounded
the regiment was led through the conflict by Col Wood
ford and in the words of his commanding OfceTs "by
his GOODNESS and courage he contributed largely to the
success of the day." Again, OF the: battle OF Tulnny.
Col Sullivan commanding the brigade was quite severely
wounded early in the fight and the command devoved
upon Col W., whose conspicuous galantry and skill
won the admiration of the troops, and induced Gen,
Foster to strongly recommendehm for promotion to the
full rank Of Colonel
Just before the cessation Of hostilities COL Woodford
was appointed Provost Of the Department
OF the South which tben'embraced the States Of South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida, and shortly after was
assigned the very important position Of first Military
Governor Of Charleston Few of your readers form
the ghost conception Of the nnumsrabls obstacles that
embarrassed and beset the FIRST military. administrator Of
that botbed OF treason. 10 govern hafssryed, humi
sted and embittercd people, and exercise such control
over the troops and citizens would protect the nights Of
both ordinary task, to nothing OF the faculty
and administrative capacity required to the popuscs
from utter famine and sore distress. Entering the war
desolated city with its smodeng uinson ever side at
testing tho fury of loyal ammunition, vithno laws in
iseneO to govern the people and punish criminals Col W.