The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-10
ARMY OF TENNESSEE.

| nresidant arose. and In a few heartfelt word
smoke of the death of their iliustrious com
rade and old-time commander, Gen. j. b
Hood. He announced that at a special meet
ing of the executive committee he had ap
pointed committee Of five to solcit receive
and collect funds to be applied to the relief 0
the orphaned children Of the late hero.
| The action Of the president was unani
mously Endorsed. On motion the presiden
then appointed committee Of five to draf
resolutions in recognition Of the worth of thu
deceased. and In expression Of the affection 0
the members Of the association for theil
| former chief
Communications were then received from
the Shakespeare Club and the Orleans Ora
matte Club, rendering benefits under thu
auspices OF the association to be applied tt
| the relief of Gen. Hoods orphaned children.
After routine business the -=a== @a
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
reported as follows:
HALL or THE ASSOCIATION or THE ARMY OF /
TENNESSEE. LOUISIANA DIVISION, |
No. "a Baropne street
New Orleans. September 3. 1879
The committee recommends to the associa-
ton, III view of the death OF q member. Ger.
John p. Hood, on Saturday. the thirtath of
August 1879. Iii roe gnition OF his worth and
tie tss Of it msmbsTs fer their
1t having pleased the Great Commander to
r9move from duty with us our former general
aud late comrade the heroic John b Hood. un-
der circumstances that appeal most strongly to
our sympathies. and We deeming 1t proper at
the close of so lofty career. that We. survivors
OF bis battles and witnesses OF his subsequent
peaceful vocation among us. should place upon
record our appreciation OF that noble life. 10
order that We may not appear unmindful, Of
our loss, as we'll az that other men may realize
tue admiration commanded BY worth and great
ness, do resolve:
That. as former soldiers under bis command.
VIC now look back upon his military career as
Graduating from the Military Academy In 1B4s
he served as an, officer of infantry. then OF
battle with sayages which foreehadowed that
brilliant yalor which later made him pre-
eminent. Promptly o. their call he ranged him
he was identified. Rapidly promoted through
subordinate grades III March. 1862, he was made
Brigadier General and placed In command Of
leader, never had more worthy followers. As
brigade and Us division commander upon the
fields made. glorious By the incompatible In
shone as one Of the most brilliant oIdlers about
that grand central figure Lee. Coming to the
Army Of Tennes sec on the eve of one OF our
liant bearing. no less than the martial appear
ance Of his veteran division. inspired us W tn
fresh courage; nor can any OF us forget bis re-
sistless onset and signal success on that bloody
a MANNED trunk. which. inspired by d less lofty
soul, bad then en- sought the retirement q
the rear :. or r. the grave. the COMMAND OF
was the richly earned reward Of this almost
unexampled valor and devotion. How we'll be
fought that corps Is known to oil who shared In
days. work was fighting. the nights rest en-
trenching. As general and our commander he
sstaggerings blows aesinst the
throwing # back .rd IL disastrous flight Finally
eracy,,,' in his brilliant and rapid movement 81
signal Victory 81 Franklin and spent the ,expir
Ing but unavailing force Of his depleted army
against tho work Of Nashville, having staked
al 9n ma elor ana ea os ~ save
borne himself with a cout age. devotion and
herosm that have never been excelled; having
he held dear; having never desp aired, but ever
stood firm and stendfast. stOutest when most
assaulted. strongest when MANNED; that in these
hero and has endeared himself to his survivors
III that affectionate regard and RESPECTFUL hom-
age which are only felt for the noble and the
III In this practical age when all individual
ity Is leveled by the sweeptng blade OF equality
and general edueation; II alter our Immortal aota
and Stonewal Jackson, there existed man
who. on the field, through his great personal
prowess, when the hour OF battle was approach
ing, when men desiring to do their utmost In
the strife began to look tor stronger arm,
greater mind. master spirit, to uphold their
arms. lest they themselves might faiter: IL
there was any commander who. riding into Tho
smoke and roar of bait e. could carry into the
ranks q greater sensation OF relief; or almost
supern etural influence, 1t was Hood. who rode
forward manned prodigy OF most desperate
vnlor.
t,Nti. y,f Ant1 mil "a
suggested: those men felt that Hood would
make grand and stupendously bold effort, and
they could afford to follow his lead and stand
by this man Of marvellous daring: that even II
defeat should follow, they would at least have
give n to the world another example that would
excite wonder and apprEn.bation and marx TIE
fame, serving to teach future generations the
limit Of human effort and human endurance.
AZ ex St 10 hls ewh h larGl6lo hangqag
They charge me with having made franklin a
slaughter pen, but. as ! understand it. WAR
means FIGHT and FIGHT means KILL 4
The recoections of his uncomfortable daring.
his eminent skill. his fidelity to duty. hs unset
fish patriotism. the splendor Of his service, his
the ornament OF our ilitary history y brilliant
star has suddenly sunk below the horizon Of the
present. Its departure arouses US to what Its
brightness was and brings REJECTION as 10 how
greatly it transcended and differed in glory
from other stars. aud we stand watching for
lights Of equal magnitude. wondering III we
In Fame's eternal volume Of the history OF
war there will always remain one bright, shiu-
ing page. which neither criticism nor calumny
can tarnish or oblterate. on which has b en- In
scrlbed with his own good sword and trusty
right arm. the autograph Of John .. Hood
That as man we have known him in the
trials that have followed our. unsuccessful
struggle manifesting az quiet citizen the
same lofty character. the same nigh principles
that had actuated nim II more
and affable. eoneiating the love Of all who
victories sbn esyng
his youth and his blood for his country. has
ended his days among his pe1ople, Ia integrity
and In honor-a career for the historian to
dwell upon; a noble example for posterity to
follow. GEO. A. WILLIAMS. Chairman;
q. u. WALKER,
f. L. RICHARDSON.
ALFRED BERTU5,
.@M# FRANK HEBRON.
After the reception Of applications for mem
bership and the election of new members, the
association adjourned to the second Tuesday
In October.