National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-09-04
GENERAL ADRI.BRRr AMKs.

4 Isrief sketch or the Life Of the Repsb-
ncaa Candidate fer Gevorsor Of Missile
sippl.
The following brief synopsis Of the leae-
Ing events In the life Of General Adclbert
Anes, recently nominated by the Republicans
Of Mississippi as their candidate for Gov
ernor, is from the columns Of the Mississippi
Pilot:
He Is native OF East Thomaston, State Of
Maine, and Is nearly thlrty-eight years of
age, having been born In 1885. He attended
the High school 10 his native place, and then
the academies at Harrington and Buckport
Accustomed TO view OF the sea, he quickly
learned to manage q sailing craft, made nu-
mcrous trips, and at an early age commanded
vessel on a long voyage. His entrance to
West Point Military Academy was accom-
plished in the month OF June, 1855, when he
had Just attained his majority. His gradua-
ton followed, In May, 1851. OF course he
became lieutonant In the United States
army, aud received his "b~ptlsu Of Are"-to
use the language Of the dead Emperor OF the
French when describing 0 similar event In
the life Of bis son-at what has come down
to US as the FIRST battle Of Bull Run, when q
member Of Grifiln's battery OF artillery. He
fight and received aSullet In the thigh, but
continued to serve until the fate Of war
drove all about him from the field. For gal.
liant conduct he was quickly promoted. Soon
after the recovery from his hurt, which was
quite serious, Lieutenant Ames was given
command Of . battery, and was subsequently
brevetcd major In the regular army. His next
advancement was at the battle OF Malvern
Hill, and his promotion to rank Of colopel
followed In August, 1859, his regiment being
the Goth Maine volunteers. He headed this
command In Virginia, at Antietam, and In
Maryland, and at Charlottesville he was Q
volunteer aid on the staff OF General Meade.
| SubseQ he was made brigadier general
had Q brigade at Beverly Ford, division al
Gettysburg, end in 1893 was sent with his
forces to SOUTH Carolina. There he parti-
| cipated In the memorable siege of Charles
ton, thence went to Florida, and still later
served in the campaign In Virginia In 1867.
He took part In all the battles Of the army Of
the James, and was chosen 10 head division
In tho aTat attack upon Fort Fisher, and In
the SECOND led bis troops TO victory. Subse-
| quently bis fortunes were cast with those OF
General Sherman, and be yas with him when
General Johnson oapitplated. He was mus.
tered ont Of the volunteer service IN May,
1885. After years absence In Europe III
came home a lieutenant colonel In
the 24th United States infantry, then
stationed In Mississippi and he reported
for duty at Vicksburg, August, 1857. General
Ames' Provisional Goyernorship In til,
State began June lis, 1899, and his command
included the Fourth military district. He re-
ceived, for good conduct throughout the wsr,
a brcvet major generalshlp In the regular
army. HIS appointment as Governor here
was assisted by representatives Of the Demo-
cratic party IN Wash lgton. The General
was not considered jnimical to Mississippi, as
We can learn. until II was discovered that he
sup ,orted the Federal administration OF Gen.
Grrpt, when 10 was decided that he did not
suit. He had been citizen for nearly three
years when eleotad 70 tho United States seu-
ate, and thus dou6ly dsoisred Icltlsen. I
June number Of the Yorh MississippfdH o.
the year 1859;
yesterday . dispatches 10 the Mobile papers
| announce tho removal Of Governor Hum
phreys and Attorney General Hooker by Gen.
Mcdowell, the military commandant Of this
department, and the installation Of Gen. Adel-
phreys, and Capt. Jasper Myers successor Of
Gen. Hooker. Gen. Amos and Capt. Myers
are both otiicars OF the United States army,
| and on duty In this sub-district."
The editor OF the Nero South gave the fol-
lowing In bis paper not long ago;
at was our good fortune 70 be associated
with General Ames IN those days when there
was danger as well as honor In rallyipg
| around him as commander and following
him as q leader. We have known him long
and Intimately, and have yet to hear opa
word against him, either rs u soldier or as q
man. We have referred heretofore, 10 those
columns, to his wise and Just administration
Of State affairs during his career Us Military
Governor of Mississippi, aud there Is not 4
Republican within the borders Of the State
who has not cause to thank him for his firu
and upright course during the period Of oul
Atrugyle with prejudice and intolerance
General Ames Ii pre-emlnently man Of th,
people, thorough Republican, . man O
good, sound sense, and one whom no ring OF
clique can coltrol. OF his nomination thcr,
Is but little doubt, and his election will secur,
to the people the blessings OF free govern
ment and protection 10 ALL"
We find the following complimentary allu
sion In the Sea Coast Republican,
"Gen. Ames administration of the affair,
Of State as Military Governor, we think, wa
marked by impartiaiiiy, justice, great ad,
ministratlye capacity, and desire TO con.
} ciliate and harmonize tho conflicting ele
ments. II was very troublous time, and
might have swamped the frail bark of Stat,
II the helmsman had not boon clear headed
and determined man. He turned over Mis-
slsslppi to his successor In state Of com
parative quiet and prosperity, and has sine,
filled his seat as Senator In Washington with
credit 10 himself and TO the State. AmonI
all the charges OF yenallty, bribery and cor
ruption that have been launched for yoa
past against almost every public man In Jack
son and washington, he has stood nnsealhed
Not the least odor OF corruption clings to hi
garments"
"Geu. Ames, financial progress and 70
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