The New York herald., 1875-12-22
Sketch Of the Few Who Dared To DO,
Although They Died.
TIE REASONS WHY THEY DID IT.
The Men Who Represent the
Third Term Sentiment.
MPERTINENCE OF THE DEMOCRATS.
'atriOtism, Patronage and the Preservation Of
the School System.
Theirs not the reason why,
Theirs not 10 make reply.


It has been well said, 'ssome are born great
cheve greatness and have greatness thrust upon
hem" or the first two II somewhat superruous
speak, as the conventional schooboy, whose vast
rudition constitutes an existing encomium on
,ur threatened common school eystem can mention
nv number of examples Nor is II indeed necessary
o our present purpose We have only TO deal with
he last one. The greatness which is thus thrust upon
IS subjects is generally without their consent, and
hough, perhaps, agreeable enough in ITSELF often
Involves experiences which they would fain avoid
/ so with the GOO officers and who,
ecorded English history and verse, rode into The
of death at Balakava Had they been consulted
the subject they would probably have declined the
lreatness such expense Still is recorded Of them
hat obvous of The greatness and the fact that their
little excursion to be barren OF any practical re-
suit save, perhaps, to furnish Mr. Tennyson with a
theme they rode on, and We all know the result
some 200 of them sat down to q recent banquet in
celebration Of the event
In these latter days of similar opportunity has
been afforded a smaller number Of equally devoted
souls and they have rode into the jaws with readi-
which the not remote future will furnish all
needfuI inspiration 10 the ncipent poet enjoying
the benefits Of the school system before re-
ferred TO- 1t is perhaps needless to say that refer
TO the immortal eighteen, who, gathered from various
portions or the civilized and uncivilized world differing
lineage and hue OF vastly varied experiences and
occupations so herocally rode into the jaws or pol-
cal death support Of President Grants aspirations
II is not cousonau with the practical utltaran char
acer OF the modern newspaper TO celebrate their hero
ism in verse, however much the occasion may warrant
We can therefore, do no more than furnish the poet
laureate Of Ulysses with the details necessary for
proper appreciation OF the subjects OF his song in that
good time coming when there shall he hut ona term
and that for life.
C DENIsoN
Representative from the Second district OF Vermont
was born in Royalton, that State September 13
1919. He educated at the University OF Vermont
and adopted the profession OF the law elected
the State Legislature and also TO the Senate for
time District Attorney for the United States, and in
1874 was elected TO the Forty Congress AS his
constituents regard the common school system
senta to present If not future salvation and Grant az
its prophet, his vote Is easily understood
JEREMIAH HARRISON
Is result OF the war, previous which he known
on the plantation as Jerry He represents the
First district Of Alabama. He born in Muscogee
county, Georgia, OF slave parents, April l. 1s46. He
became free at the close OF the rebellion settled in
Alabama acquired knowledge Of English by means Of
hts personal efforts Ia 1868 he first took an inter-
est in politics. in 1870 he presided the Convention
which nominated b. S. Turner for Congress-; ia the
same year he was elected 10 the State Legislature IN
1871 justice Of the peace for three years Pres
dent OF the alabama Labor Unon;" also elected TO a
Convention OF bis own people held in New Orleans; in
!"
elected to the Forty Congress from the State OF
Alabama His constituents have been taught TO believe
that Grant is at the head OF the existing Jubulum,n
and OF course they desire TO have him remain there
HARRIS NJ. PLAIsTED
represents the Fourth district of Maine, having been
elected to fill vacancy caused by the death Of samuel
i. Hersey He was born in Jefferson n H., Novem-
ber 2, 1928. He passed his life on his fathers farm
and in teaching school until 1919; graduated at the
Waterville College, in Maine, in 1853 and again
connected with schools; graduated the Albany Law
School in 1855 and the Bar 1856, living IN
entered
lieutenant COLONEL colonel he participated in all the
battles between Yorktown aud Malvern Hill; COM
manded brigade at Charleston, and with Grant
before Richmond, and became major general by bre-
vet He served two years in the Legislature; q
delegate to the National Republican Convention OF
1S68 Attorney General for Maine from 1873 to 1873
He believes Grant and thinks that estmabe soldier
and statesman could be made President any number OF
times without detriment to the common school sys-
tenn.
JOHN ADAMS HYMAS
represents the Second district OF North Carolina He
named in honor OF the founder Of Presi-
dents; came 10 the surface certain recent amend
ments TO the constitution having been born Of slave
parents at Warrenton y. c., July 23 1870 He col
ored. After his emancipation in lo65, with that
tty Of talent which the atmosph America is
so favorable he became merchant. In the same wear
he became a member Of the Board Of Education Tor
Warren county: was a member 81 the Eaual Rights
Convention Of SG6 Of the Constitutional Conven-
ton OF 1861 served in the State Legislature from 1868
1874 and was elected Representative from North
President Of the state Council OF the Union League
during It's existence North Carolina and delegate
sembled since the year 1865
ROBERT sMALLs 4
represents the Fifth district Of the Palmetto State He
born at Beaufort 5 o., April :, 1889 and, like the
others Of his race, received education until the close
or the His experience has been somewhat varied,
ard though possessing great culture he ty repre-
sents the predominant party his native State. He
lived at Beaufort until 1851 when he Charleston
aud worked at the rggers trade and led seafarinR
life along the coast OF South Carolina and Florida hav
ing acquired knowledge Of the bays and harbors OF the
coast went on board the steamer Planter the Con-
FrI grtgF 49,
portunity offered he seized the boat and joined the
United States feet outside the harbor he then
tered the navy list Of the federal service and
subsequently, commissioned as second lieutenant Of
the Thirty third regiment OF coored troops and per-
formed efficient service during the war on sea and land
for which he was promoted TO captain; returned TO
Beaufort after the member Of the Constltu
tional Convention, and in 1868 was q member OF the
House OF Representatives. Of the State and also filed
unexpired term in tho state for two years in
1872 was reelected 70 that position; he was made
brigader general and afterward major general or state
troops and 1874 elected a Representative from
South Carolina to the Forty fourth Congress Like the
majority OF his constituents he believes the existing
order came in with and owing TO President Grant II
may be destined TO 60 out with him. so II IS better TO
take no chances he thinks, moreover, that
Tho day Of jubilee
JOSIAH T. WALLS
represents the Second district Florida and resides al
Gainesville, IN that Stale. He amid the recon
struction turmoil, which brought many the
surface. He was a member Of the Forty third Con-
gress for tho State large and reelected 20 the
present House when the State laid out districts
recently. lie has not heretofore been known 10 fame
II necessary that be should be. The changing
political sentiment in Mr. Walls state proba-
ble that he viii 20 out with the existing second term
He believes in Grant a. the dispenser Of variety Of
good things.
RICHARD n. WHITING,
member from the Ninth district Of Illinois, born In
Hartford Conn, January 4 1920 and having received
common school education, ought 70 have known bet
ter. He removed to Illinois in ls4s, when he engaged
in business as a merchant He served his country
paymaser In the federal army, and II Is not mproba
bic that the military araor there engendered prompted
his desire TO continue his old chiefiain In command.
He bad held Office In the Internal Revenue Depart
ment for some years prior 70 his election TO the Forty
fourth CongresA Probably, " bis vote may be taken
an indication, be does not intend 20 return there
CLINTON M'DoUGALL
represents the Twentyhfth district OF New York
prsng the counties Of Cayuga AMI Wayne, and
Is republican and native Of Scotland where be was
born June a. 1899 According 70 hts record in the
Congressional Directory he came 70 America with his
parents 1872 received an academic education studied