The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-05
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ginia infantry, command composed Of his
fellow.to8nsmen. For gallantsy be was
subsequently made adjutant OF the Eleventh
Virginia regiment, and then quickly rose
10 assistant adjutsnt-generaI, with the rank
OF major, on the staff OF Msjor.G General
Jubal A. Early. On the 9th ~ May,
1884, In the battle OF the Wilderness,
while rallyiRg q regiment OF Pegram's
brigade and leading them back TO the
charge, Major Daniel was shot from bis
horse, bis thigh crushed by MIME ball.
BE was carried 10 the 6eld hospital, where
his leg was examined by Dr.. Hunter Ma
guire, OF Richmond DIR. Brock, OF Rich
mond, and DIR. Morrison, Of Rockbridge.
The bone Just above the knee was found 10
be shattered, aud the surgeons concluded
to saw of four inches aud attempt to re.
sect II. This operation the Major bore with
fortitude, and also subsequent ones requlr-
ed by reason OF decayed bone.
Major Daniel was 10 have been ordered
on duty In the War Department, aud was
sure Of promotion-haying been urgently
recommended therefor by number Of gen.
eral officers and army associates the
war closed and returned him 10 civil ilfe.
MAJOR DANIEL AS LAWYER.
John Daniels grandfather was William
Daniel, OF Cumberland county, for many
years Judge OF the circuit and general
courts. His father was William Daniel, Jr.,
who was born In Winchester 10 1905, and
who In lS47 was chosen a Judge Of the
Supreme Court, which position be held
until the close OF the late war. naturally
enough Major Daniels thoughts turned to
the profession OF law, and, the war over, he
nursed his wounded limb and read Black
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class at the University for one year. AT the
close OF that year he was the orator OF the
Jefferson Society. His address, styled 81 rhs
People," attracted wide attention. He nc
once entered upon LAWYERS career. aud in
the midst OF growing practice has found
time 10 write number OF law books, which
have become high authorities.
POLITICAL CAREER.
In 1869, when the Walker movement
commenced, Major Daniel made bis Grst ap.
pearance In politics. He was nominated by
the people Of Campbell for the House OF
Delegates, and after brilliant canvass was
triumphantly elected At the close OF his
term he declined r, election. and was not
long after heartily urged by his community
for Congress. In 1875 he was chosen
to the State Senate, and in 1879 he
was Itttttltus Ilt Was NtIni1 kiIOitu
for the United States Senate, but was de-
ieated by Senator Johnston. In 1877 he
had very formidable and enthusiastic sup
port for the gubernatorial nomination.
Whether in victory or defeat his devotion
to his party has ever been uuwayering.
Never has be faltered. No man has done
more work for the cause. No man has
done better work. On the hustings and
in the Senate his eloquent voice has
always been heard In patriotic appeals
| for the best interests OF his State aud party.
| His legislative record will bear the closest
scrutiny. There are many instances show
ing how truly he labored for the advance.
ment OF the agricultural aud mechanical
classes and how effective were his efforts.
| His public addresses and political speeches
are regarded as models OF style, and 10 the
| Virginia people It Is hardly necessary 10
say how charming is his presence or bow
captivating is his oratory.
HIS FUTURE.
Major Daniel was married shortly after
the war 20 Miss Murrell, OF Lynchburg, and
has several children. A model OF soldier,
statesman OF unques'loned purity snd
ability. lawyer Of learning and eminence,
trusted and beloved by The people, he VIII
make a canvass worthy OF his fame and