Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1870-01-27
z. IL, Stanton,

The death of ibis eminent citizen has
called out host of incidents connected
with his life as lawyer, statesm an and
Secretary of War. The popular idea
as 10 Mr.. Stantons brusquen ess OF
manner, approaching near 10 insolence
and rudeness; that he was selfish, un-
kind and hard hearted, seem tc be in a
fair way of dissipation by Published
statements since his death. We this
week select few of these statements
and incidents now frst given 10 the
public by his intimate friends.
1t was through the personal applica-
ton of Homer C. Cherington, Of this
county, late Captain seth 0. V. l.,
that Col. Duyal was breyetted Briga-
der General. Capt. G. was wholly un-
acquainted with Mr.. Stanton, but the
readiness with which he rewarded a
faithful and brave officer showed in an
unmistakeable manner, his keen appre-
citation of faithful public service and
patriotic duty well performed. Moth
ing but kindness there; an eager de-
sire to say "well done thou good and
faithful servant" Let all honor be
done to Edwin NJ. Stanton, who sac
rifeed his life in the service of his
country. and, with all the advantages
to make millions yet died poor. But
to our extracts:
Anna Griswold Boiling, writing
from Lynehburg, Va, to the Boston
Transcript, says:
"Mv son, Col. Griswold, of The Seth
Massachusetts, had perished in the
terrible battle of The Wilderness; and
his favorite officers, who were man
gled in battle, were objects of intense
interest with me. Second Lieutenant
Crone, one of my sons most efficient
officers, had lost his left arm, and after
great bodily suffering and mental tor
ture, on account Of his inability to pro-
vide for a bright and interesting little
family-the loss of his arm untitled
him 10 labor at the trade TO which he
had been accustomed, and which he
had surrendered to take up arms for
his adopted country-he came to me,
one day, more depressed than / had
ever seen him. | had witnessed his
sufferings before his wound was healed !;
| knew the high estimation in which
my son had held him 1 knew his
lovely family; and, while he sat with
me, | said to myself, 4 will 60 to
Washington and see what | can do.
In less than twenty-four hours | was
on my lonely way. Ny son had a
very dear friend in Washington. To
that dear friend went. He gave me
letter 10 General, through whom
he deemed it best that / should ap-
proach Mr. Stanton; gave me excellent
advice, and such instructions as no.
vice needed; and warned ME that some
persons found Mr.. Stanton cold and
inaccessible, not to say brusque. He
escorted me to the War Office, and left
me to my fate. My letter brought
General - to me. My card brought
the Secretary, who took seat by me
and bent those fine eyes upon me, in
way that made my heart beat very
quickly. had committed to memory
my little tale, and was speaking in
what | felt was very constrained
way, and was, in fact, scarcely con-
scious of what | was saying, when he
interrupted me with the question,
what do you wish me to do, madam
My set speech vanished; and, coming
to myself, l told the story in simple
and impassioned words, even TO the
end, and asked for a ID lieutenancy in
the Invalid Corps for my sons officer
and friend. A second time Mr.. Stan
ton spoke. why do you not ask for
something higher, madam Affected
to tears by this question, l asked, with
much agitation, May | do so, Mr..
Stanton?' He paused an instant; then,
taking my hand, he said, with great
kindness, Il give you a lst lieutenancy
for your poor friends sake, and give
you captaincy for your gallant sons
sake. IAags heard ofhiml'"
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