, 1879-04-13

VI ~ EuIECQGel his greatness amt 'Q1NnltY
made OF bis adversary but humble ACCESSORY;
and ii departed inte1igences be permitted to take
Ken OF the affairs Of this world. the soul Of Light
Horse Harry rejoices that his culoey Of Wash
in.ton First in war, first in peace first in the
hearts Of his countrymen," is now, BY the united
voice OF the South, applied to his noble son:
:. In truth. the genius Of Lee for offensive
war had suffered BY TOO long service as an cnei-
neer. Like Erskine III the House OF Commons, it
was not his forte. In both the An,ietam and Get
tyspurg campaiyns he allowed his cavalry sepa
rate from him, and was left without Intelligence OF
1he snemy's movements M unit, he was upon him;
had to be brought into action by plecemeal.
GEN. BRAGG.
Possessing experience In and talent for war, he
WAS the most laboEious Of commanders, devotfng
every moment to the discharge OF his duties. i
dlsclpllnarlan be far surpassed any OF the senior
Confederate Generals; but his method and manner
were harsh, and he could have won the affections
Of hs troops only By leading them to victory. lie
furnished striking illustration OF the necessity Of
healthy body for sound intellect. Many years
Of dyspepsia had n1ade his temper sour and petu-
liant, and he WIS in'oIerant to degree Of neglect
6cers. striking instance Of this occurred during
my visit. At dinner, surrounded by his numerous
ers, man widely known and respected, aud re-
celyed this answer: Gen --- is an old
woman. utterly worthless" Such declaration,
privately made. would have been serious; but pub
lcly, and certain to be repeated, it was astonsn-
Is soon as we had withdrawn to his private
'"Oh. by no one. have but one or two
fitted for high command, and have in vain asked
the War Department for capable people,"
BUTLER AND BANKS.
Persuaded that the Federal Commander ut New
Orleans Gen. benjamin F. Butler, was Ignorant
OF the practices OF his outlying detachmenta re-
qucsted ex-Gov Nickliite, Of Louisians, = non
comoatant to visit that officer under flag Of truce
and Gail bis attention to the subject. Duty to the
suffering population would force to deal with
perpetrators OF such misucels as robbers rather
ROidinYs Rut1cr receivHd
Wicklie politely, invited him to dine, and listened
attentiScly to his statements, then dismissed him
However, the conduct complained OF speedily
stopped, and, rs was Informed, by orders fron,
S ts cer the Wa
later, he WAS relieved from command at New
Orleans BY Gen: Banks. whose bunde1s served to
Vlieroy to his master, the Fourteenth Louis. When
the good Scotch parson finished praying for all
created beings and things he his con-
''puir dell, " who had no friends; and Gen. Eutler
has been 50 universally abused as to make it
needs assistance 10 defend himself; for in the war
of eplthets he has proved his ability to hold his
ground against az comers az successfully as did
Count Robert of Paris with sword and lance.
PEMBERToN A TRAITOR
The incapacity of Pcmberton for independent
command was great misfortune to the Confed-
eracy. bat did not jusfy asDers'ons on bis char,
S a9d mSTss anS 3hs s Rq1e 5 sn9sned
He had joined the South for the express purpose
OF betraying it, ana this was clearly proven by
4 day sacred to the Yankees. Had he chosen any
other day, his guilt would not have been veil
established; but this particular day lacerated the
teuderest sensibilities OF Southern hearts, Presl-
dent Davis should have known all abont it; and !
yet be made pet of Pembcrton. ''Vox populi, |
GEN. GRANT.
Grants error in undertaking an impossible work !
cost him three months time and the loss by dis
ease OF many thousands Of his men. The event !
showed that be could as readily have crossed the |
.iyer below Vicksburg ut first Us at last; but once
over, he entitled to credit for promptly ayalng
hu1self Of bis advetsary's mistakes and vigorous
II following him. The same may be said OF his !
irst success at Fort Dcnelson on the Cumper-
and.
Gen. Grants first essay at Belmont failed, and at
Shiloh he was ont-manenvred and out-fought by
Sidney Johnston. and indeed he was saved from |
destruction By Johnston's death. Before he moved
srags mar; Rdse the 1cf IT.; bad
shtle ce {Granrl reinforced Thomas with most OF
he Vicksburg army and "a, two strong corps under
:ral Army OF the Potomac states that, in reply to
question OF Gen. Meade, Grant said: II never
nancuvre" y: and one has but to study the Vtrginia
:ampairn Of 1864. and ina.iue exchange OF re-
.ources by Grant Lee, to find the true place uf
he former among the worlds commanders. lie |
sill fall into the class represented by Marshal
rillars aud the DuSe Of Cumberland. |
Genius is God-eiven, but men are responsible for
heir acts; and it should be said Of Gen Grant that,
IS far as am aware. lie mudc war in the true spirit
Il soldier, never by deed OF word indlcting wrong
n -combstants. IT would be to the credit Of
he United States army il similar statements could
'e made OF Gems. Sherman and Sheridan.
Before the Conventions to nominate candidates
or the Presidency met in 1858, had much inter-
curse with Cen. Grant, and found him ever
least not permit himself to be used By partsans;
nd have no doubt that he was sincere. But tho
tadlcal Satan took him up to the high places and
ronised him dominion over all in view. Perhaps |
one out divine being resist such temptation.
Ee accepted the nomination from the ltadicals ana
;as elected; and though received friendly mes
4ges from, him, did not see him untf! near the
lose of his first administration. As iGnorant OF
iyl government as of the characters on the Aoa.
.tish stone, President Grant oesnn naaiy ano qa
flee that he made, the associates whom he satn-
red around him, were astounding Al s.!n ms omn
these relatives, to the remotest consinhood,
ere Quartcred on the Public Treasury. Never.
nee King jamie crossed the Tweed With m, ne
zen seen; and the soul Of old Newcastle, greatest
English nepotists, must have turned green with
The influence Of this on M tns H. PnoSW ne Wer vas
e standard Of morality, honesty, and r7snt was
lried out Of sight.
EDWIN II: STANTON.
epy under Buchanan, tyranE under Lincoln, | ,
I'd traitor to johnson, this nun was cruel and
atty as Domitian never saw him. In the end
,nscieace long dormant, came as A]ecto, and he
as not; and The temple OF Justice. on whose
reehold he stood, escaped proclamation.
WILLIAM Il. SEWARD.
Mr. Seward in former Whig times. as Sen
or from New York. had been warm supporter ,
nv fathers Administration. He greeted me
,rdlally, aud asked me 10 dine. "A loln OF veal
as the niece az resistance OF his dinner. anu ne {
lied attention it evidence that ne had kll4cd
e fatred calf to welcome the returned proalSal.
boush not entirely recovered from the injuries .
ce,ved in u fall from his carriage and the WOUNDS
ll1cted By the knife OF Payne, be whs cheerful. !
Id appeared to sympathize With the objects OF my
least, far us could gather his mean-
x under the cloud of words with which he was
to cover the slightest thought.
OLIVER T. MORTON.
Accompanied by Thomas F. Bayard, Senator ..
om Delaware, 1nT first step Ia Washington was 10
il on the leader Of the Radicals in tht Senate. t
or.on, OF Indiana, when 4 long conversation en- {
ed, from which. I derived no encour- 6
ement. Senator Morton was the Couthon |
his party, and this single 1nterv'e"
cpared me for one Of his dy1n. ut
ranres to warn the country against the lns1dous :
forts OF slave- driving Rebels to regain influence
the Government. The author of the natura! | e
ttory Of ireland would doubtless haEe we!comeu | d
lc specimen, py describing which be could have q
led out chapter on snakes; and there Is tenpta- c
IN to dwell on the character Of Senator Morton h
one of the few Radical lenders who kept MS :,
nds clean Of plunder. But It may be Observed
at one absorbing passion excludes all Others tkon