Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-27
MAJOR HEIss.
A Farewell Testimonial From His
Late Associates OF the ST. Louis

When, in July, 1872, the late Maj. Henry
Ewing acquired the controlling interest in
J the Times company his first effort was de
rected to obtain the assistance of a cO-le-
borer who, while thoroughly ifabued with
true Democratic principles, should at the
me time prove an efficient manager OF
the paper. Furthermore, there was another
! essential required--a man whose unblem-
!, ished honor had passed into by-wOrd was
deemed to be a necessity. Under these cir
cumstances Maj. Ewing sought the aid and
countenance of his friend Maj. Heiss. Both
had fought through the dangers of the war;
both knew that each was true tc the tins
written cancns which ale recognized by
faithful friends as the guide of life, and the
result was that Mai. Heiss assumed the con-
troll Of the Times.
Since that time Maj. Heiss has held the
position of managing editor of this paper,
aud has held it with such judgment that,
while even opposing newspapers were COM
PEELED to acknowledge his executive ability,
the subOrdinates in the office have been,
one and all, enlisted in the ranks of those
who both love and respect him as a man.
Yesterday, in way of marking the feel
ings they entertain for Maj. Heiss, the prin-
cipal proprietors Of the paper and the asso-
ciate editors and reporters called few of
the known friends of that gentleman around
them to drink the ''stirrup cup on his de-
| parture for Nashville, where he will take
charge of the UNION AND AMERICAN.
| Col. Charles A. Mantz, President of the
Times Company, called the meeting TO
order, and paid a high tribute to the quail
| ties of Major Heiss, both as an executive
journalist and gentleman. He said that
during the time he had been connected with
the newspaper he had found in Henry IIeiss
a faithful coadjutor and friend on whom
| he could rely to the last. He expressed his
regrets, both as an individual and as a
member CT the Times Company, that Major
Heiss should have found it necessary to
change his base of operations, and offered
his sincere wishes for the welfare of, the
gentleman in his Southern circle Of opera
tions. Mr.. Mantz then called for a few
words from Mr.. Richard Ii. Sylvester, po-
litical editor of the Times.
Mr.. Sylvester responded in very brief
terms. He first called Maj. Heiss' attention
| to a small aggregation of SilverSmith's ware
and certain gold-headed cane which had
hitherto been concealed from the view Of
the Major by the crowd of friends who had
gathered into the political room of the
Office. Speaking Of the articles presented,
Mr.. Sylvester described each but a slight,
very slight, token of the respect and afiec-
ton entertained for the departing friend by
the Times company, and his associates and
subordinates in the office. The cane, pre-
scented by the Times company, was en-
blematic of the support he had given to the
Times, and the silyerware served to mark
the brightness Of the intellect which had
into ON,
amCng the Journals of the country.
Mai. HeisS was evidently overcome by
the unexpected testimonial. His manly
mOdesty had prevented him from enter
tanning an idea of the affection his connec-
ton with the Times had implanted in every
man connected with the paper, and he,
consequently, was too much filled with
emotion to make muca of speech. But
what lie did say was in cOnsonance with
his character-manly, thoughtful and
modest. His remarks were received with
q universal clapping of hands, and then the
stirrup cup was drank.
Among those present were WI. Pollard,
Col. Z. J. Bowman, Charles y. Peck, q.
Frank Gouley, 6. d. Martin, J. Il. O'Reil-
| ", Mai. c. G. Rainwater, Col. Charles \.
MantZ w. Z. Wagner, George w. Fish
| back, J. y. st. John, Charles LenOri, Jas.
Hart, Capt. c. II. Tyler, T. w. Tyler,
| Charles Whedon, L. Ii. Conn, William
Forsyth, John W. Parle, Manager Mitchell,
| L. p. GIeeSon. Il. II. Sylvester, j. Ii. Fan
ming, ". c. Buchanan, Charles NaptOI,
| w. NaptOn, TheOphile Papin, Ben De Bar,
| (Falstaff) and his ..Ancient" George Jones,
q. w. Garrett, Judge John ID. Finney, d.
! Crawford, W. ). Grant, j. c. Macdonald,
Joseph Mol.encott, E. NJ. Joel, and a num-
Der of others.
The gold-headed cane is a most elegant
piece Of Workmanship, suitably inscribed,
and bought from the store of Eugene JAG
card d Co., and the Silverware came from
the palatial art treasury Of MermOd, Jaccard
* Co.
From the st. Louis Democrat, March 25.
Maj. Henry Heiss, managing editor Of the
st. Louis Times, has resigned his position
on that paper. and left for Nashville last
night to take charge of the UNION AND
AMERICAN Of that city. Yesterday after
noon the proprietOrs and employees of the
Times surprised the Major by little testi-
mOnial. which must have been very agree
able TO him. He was gently Qshered into
tine principal editorial room by Mr.. Mantz,
the president of the Times Company, and
before he was well aware of his situation,
was formally addressed by Mr.. Mantz
and made to feel, that in quit
ting st Louis, and especially the
Times office. he was giving up
some of the best friends a man ever had. |
Subsequently the Major passed into the
hands Of Mr.. Sylvester, political editor of
the Times, who drew him gently into a cor
ner of the room, and showed him an ele- |
CANT silver service and a gold headed cane, |
which had been contributed by the en- |
plOyeS Of the Times office. 1t was q very |
handsome testimonial, and while the Major |
was giving it his silent admiration, Mr.. |
Sylvester made appropriate expression Of |
the editorial affection of the establishment, |
which visibly moved the recipient of so |
much kindness. The Major responded /
briefly and in good taste, and Immediately |
thereafter several bottles were broken, and
a good time ensued.
Major HeisS has been connected with the
Times for several years, and has proven
himself all excellent newspaper man. Not
only the Times folks, but large circle Of
friends viii very much regret his leaving
81. Louis.
From the ST. Louis Republican, March p.
Maj. Henry Heiss, for several years past
managing editor Of the st. Louis Times
severed his connection with that paper yes
teTday, and will leave to-day to assume
charge of the NASHVILLE UNION AND
AMERICAN, Of which he is a stakeholder.
As farewell testimonial, the prOprietOrs
of the Times, in connection with the edito-
rial and reportorial staff, presented him
with beautiful gold-headed cane and
finessilver service Of seven pieces. Mr..
Mantz was spokesman for the Office and
Mr.. Sylvester for the staff in the presenta-
ton. A large number of the friends of
Maj. Heiss and of the paper were present.
Much regret was expressed at the loss Of
Mai. HeisS 10 st. Louis Journalism, which
will be shared by his confreres Of the St.
Louis press generally.
From the st. Louis Globe, March %.
Yesterday afternoon the proprietors and
attaches Of the Times editorial department
gathered at the office for the purpose of
bidding Maj. Henry Heiss, the retiring
managing editor, goodbye" Quite a
large number of the Majors many friends
were present. To the utter surprise of the
retiring editor, Mr. Charles A. Nantz, on
behalf of the company and editors, pre-
scented him with an elegant frosted silver
tea service of six pieces, silver salver, and
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