The New York herald., 1876-07-23
COETRIBurIONs.
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A SOUTHERN MOVEMENT.
WHITE scLfnuR SPRINGS,

Whether II isthe cool brcezcs the invigor-
At.ng effects OF tho sulphur water tho natural
grandeur OF the spring grounds there is certainly
Infusion here just now o. politics, patriotism and CO.
qIctry combined that tend TO make this heated
Of the season very pleasurabe and furnish deli ght-
fui routine OF pastme. Leaving out however. for the
present. all mention Of either politics coquetry,
viii connne myself 10 the OF the dav which Is a
grand patriotic movement here the queen OF South.
ern watering places, in favor of the Custer monument
proposed by the HERALD. This has been iuaugurated
TOO, by Souiherners who, as soldiers have had per-
ional acquaintance with Custer, and the vim and
nestness with which tho proposition has been
taken up by the ladies' and by the gentle
men, and particularly by Coniedcra,es is gratifying
in the extreme. IL rs hopeful and cheerful indca
ton or our nationality, our prosperity and the future
continuance OF national c liberty and the pursuit of
happiness, to see the cosmopolitan company here led
by exConfcderaes preparing with patriotic zeal, and
commcndab!e view 10 amusement at the time a
GRAND CUSTER MEMORIAL BALI.
At the head OF thus movement is Colonel George +.
Feytou, proprietor OF the springs who at period
late war, had the misfortune then, but the honor
he terms IL now. to have been prisoner OF the
brave and gallant Custer 1t proposed simultaneously
with the ball 10 open subscription books. and every
effort will be made TO nil them. Peyon speaks in the
highest terms OF his kind and u by Gen
sra Custer and he relates incident occurred at
Charlostcv during sherdans celebrated raid through
tnc valley which s,rikingly illustrates the inherent no.
bility and manEcss Of the dead hero's character
Clusters headquarters at the tmc were ut Charlotte
villo IN the prlnccly mansion OF Major
Farsh who was nrst cousin OF Peyion's.
Parish had been so long separated irem his
family that, apprehensivc OF Their SAFETY he assumed
the gsrb rustic and the character OF an IDIOT and
made hts way safely through the federal lines ana into
his own hoine Oi course upon his appearance
Parish was recognized BY his family ana an oxciting
scene ensaed, which led TO his Identification by the
enemy He was conducted into his parlor, whore
Custer was seated in slippers and dressing gown.
Upon learning who the intruder Custer With the
genuine instincts OF n gentleman remarked Major
Parish, DON'T know whether 1t s my duty TO ask you
~ take seat or yours TO ask me. under ths~o very
peculiar circumstances OF war" The negroes. however,
had recognized Parish, and the matter reported
TO General Sheridan with the addition that he
Spy. that officer issued an order for his summary
cution scanold was on his own lawn Tor the pur-
posc but Clusters generous nature revocd the
idea OF, hanging nan tor simple devotion
time hc FASTENED TO Sheridan's headquarters
bad the order revoked and saved Parish. This mel
dent family happy and Custer has been CRATE
fully remembered by whole community of relatives
since. IL was the recollection OF this OF
humanity in time OF war; as well as other memories
q! Custers chvalric deeds that prompted Peyton and
oilers here TO testify tuer admiration bv subs
SUBSCRIPTION and the proceeds OF "A memorial bail for
The erection o, monument to his memory.
cUsrER's SOUTHERN ADMIRERS
when tins movement hal been voluntarily proposed
found 10 my asionishmeni, more admirers among
the ex Confederate souhcrncrs than among tho North
erucrs. who are PROBABLY IN the majority here is
made Their acquain ancc with Custer the field OF bat
tic, when his chvary and generosity became engraited
Ia inGcnUlc characters ON their memories. And
trait OF the Southerncr becomes vivdly apparent tnan
winch no other is aud that is his usiasiic
admiration OF tho heroic. Friend or zoe, knsman
stranger. hero, brave soldier is In their estimation
the eraadest specimen Of man. Chivalric them
s.,es. they do homage to the brave the gallant and
tie heroic The men envy and admire, the women
E.most worship and love the brave. is TO be won
ccred. then. that they heartily join IN Il movement
which has It's o,5cct the Transmission TO posicritv
IL the form ui monument, OF the deeds OF a b ave
soid.ers They commemorate jackson IN bronze and
monuments proposed COR Lee and for Stuart Their
pwn soldiers The iailcn hero, Custer, who. like the
commander OF tho "six hundredn has become asso.
riaiec their minds with all tlat is grand, heroic,
tas hing ana brave, is subject Tor the greatest OF
monuments. General Mccausand Custer on
many battle reld and, IKE Roper his
radc, has a soldiers regard for his bravery and
soldiers moArchoy rcgre; for his terri.
bic tate NcCsusland leads In the movement here,
hc has recourted many Instances OF Casters "a antry
aud generosity during the late war; Another gentle
man whom found to be great aGmrcr OF Custer IA
captain Moritt, editor OF the Wheeling Register the
lcasiing democratic organ OF West Virginia captain
M.,nt TOO met Custer on the Held OF battle lie w.s
officer in Roier's command, who repeatedly con.
rcutcd Custer, and he teSiiLes instance where
ro.;,r generously withdrew his Ere To save Roner VINO
was recAcssy exposing himself tn endcayor To rally
hts command after gallant but unsuccessful charge
upon Cus,cr's brit tade. Ia letter written from the
s,rnes here to his paper nj Wheeling, MI. NoMti
sie.ks oi Custer as ioliows:--
aS EscoNrrpExArs's TO Gutter.
'it sad story treatment that be had received
rom tue President IN being reduced from The hrcvet
ank Of major general TO that OF colonel for having
old an unvagnishcd tale OF truth damaging TO a den-
lucyt Cabin officer CALLING TO the proud and
rlous spirit o, the young soldier II repetition
" the u.d story OF David and Tran, and he
placed IN the front o the battle 10 die 1t rcpe-
gion OF the treatment that Albert Sidney johnston
received the hands OF the Confederate authorities.
ard as that hero removed the stain from his military
reputation with his lie blood on the Held OF Shiloh,
di The youthful Custer vindicaic his honor IN
he ravincs OF Montana and Ike Elijah PASSED
ifuin earth battles fiery car. 1t story touched
Nth a romance. from which some future hctlon
Nriter can weave tale tonching than Jane
Portcrs scottish Chiefs Here IS the ground work
his youth, hi- gallsnry his soldisry quaiies, his
is, eyes, has flowing iocSs his dash. his noolc aud
3.aniy bearing hs dow's devotion, his rise has sue
;css atd hts tragic end. with that OF his brave 500 who
'ode with him into The jaws o dcaih.'
such lrbutcs az these ircm the who fought
Custer bear testimony hrs greatness and they cannot
be over ookcd. The tine nxcd for the memorial ball
we'll lor and Mill be The occasion