The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-03-01

literature Like her father, the distinguishing
trait OF Mrs. Loves character was patriotism So
fixed and jealous was her devotion to the Union,
founded in great part by her immediate ancestors,
that she commanded the respect of the Southern
people. with whom her lot was cast When she
heard OF the final surrender, she remarkod Il re-
joice that the cause of my country is triumphant,
but am sad TO think so much courage was dis
played to accomplish that in the failure OF which
rel ice"
have dwelt thus on the character of Mrs. Love
because IN person aud traits her son John was so
like her. In their case IL was like mother, Ike
son'-tne same gentle yet tignlhed presence, tne
same nobility of purpose. the same unfinch.ng
integrity. aud the same purity OF LIE aud deyO-
ton Of soul. She may be said to have devoted
her sons to the service of her country. The two
eldest, Ludwell and Thomas, died in infancy,
but Richard entered the United states Navy and
rendered uninterrupted service until ms death IN
1855. and John was educated at West Point and
served in the Mexican aud late War. one OF Mrs.
Loves two daughters married Major Lewis Arni-
stead, OF the United STATES Army, and the ether
was united to an English clergyman, the Rev.
VIM. johnson. of Missouri.
When quite a lad General Love was placed I'M
der the Care OF his uncle in Tennessee, ana thus
received his first scholastic training at the Public
Schools OF Nashville. Thence he was promoted
to Columbia College. and was sent BY General
Jackson to West Point in 1857. To the friendship
and esteem in which he held the General doubt
less may be traced his lifelong devotion to the
Democratic party.
THE ARNY RECORD or GENERAL LOVE.
With such training as General Love received
from his parents and relatives, little need
he said of the superior qualities oil
respect of his Derceptors and the affection of his
classmates at West Point He was cadet from
september l, 1887, to July l, lS4l, when he was
graduates with donors, fourteenth IN class OF
ffty-two. and appointed Brevet Second Lieu-
tenant Of the First Dragons. He served In the
Cavalry School Of Practice at Carlisle, Penn, IN
lSll-42 aud was made second Lieutenant Febru-
airy n. 1872. He was assigned to frontier duty at
Fort Gibson, ndtan Territory. IN 1922 Fort scott,
Kas, in 1928; took part in the march 70
was engaged in the expedition TO the
South Pass Rocky Mountains, in 1913.
From is to Isl. ne was on recT1lg
at Fort LeavenwOrth. He was promoted 10 flrst
Lieutenancy June 30. 1916.
In tie War with Mexico General Love was en-
gagged In the assault of Santa Cruz de los Rosaies,
Maze 10, las. He served as Quartermnster OF the
First Dragons from March u, lSi9, TO December,
1850 He was prevetted Captain March To- lsss
of Santa Cruz" The following is the text Of the
testimonial OF Sterling Price, Brigadier General
United States Army. commanding, which Sc
'''The distinguished conduct of Lieutenant Love
in the highly efficient manner In which his bat
teries were served, In the rapidity OF movement
to reinforce me-travelfng night and day, going
into battle four hours after his arrival, anu MS
unceasing efforts during the entire day In work
lug his battery, deserve especial notice, aud l
can not refrain from expressing the strongest
recommendation for that honorable gratitude
from his country which the brave soldier acquires
by his exploits"
You who participated in the brilliant achieve
ments of the Mexican War can bear
witness that General Love was the hero
OF forced march unequalled in artillery cam
paigns The order from Major Beall to push for
Lieutenant Love on the 18th of March. 1913 at the
Hot springs $50 miles from Chihuahua. He i'm
mediately left the baggage wagons. took two days
rations, and on the morning OF the 10Th, at
O'Clock. before
Cruz. having accomplished the whole distance,
2lU miles, in four nights a three days ana a
half This through the enemy's country at the
risk of capture death Al $50 his battery was in
position, about 500 yards from the main plaza,
and q brisk fire was opened on the city.
IL was warmly returned by the enemy's batteries
throwing solid shot, grape and shell, notwiih h
standing which the intrepid young Lieutenant
continued firing until he silenced every gun that
bore upon him. and cleared the hOuse-tOps 81
infantry At this point OF time he was ordered
to the cemetery to silence a nine-pounder gun
placed in an embrasure in one of the principal
streets leading TO the main plaza. Upon the
Church aud large building near by n strong
force of infantry was stationed. Lieutenant
Loves battery, which consisted of three twenty
four FOUNDER howitzers and three six FOUNDER
guns, was exposed TO an incessant fire OF
canister, grape and round shot but II did signal
service, clearing the Church and house-tops OF
troops and continuing the attack until the brave
commander was ordered TO iall back To the relief
of the camp, which was threatened by 600 lancsTs
Ats O'Clock in the afternoon, Lieutenant Love
was again ordered to take position at the Gene
terry, with instructions to keep the house-tops
clear Of infantry. He was Informed that the city
acting as infantry, aud that the first shot would
be the signal OF attack. This announcement
fred his brave heart with an ardOr which was
quickly communicated TO his men. and they re-
sumed their former position without tiinching,
under the sharp fire Of three of the enemy S
guns. Upon the filing OF the signal
e Of Infantry nj y'' responded wv With shout
and charged at double-quick in grand and beautl-
full style. The scene which followed has not its
counterpart in the annals OF War:
The church-top was crowded with the enemy s
infantry, as was also q two-stOry house in the
direction of Colonel Rails column, upon which
both forces kept up an incessant fire. Three shots
from Lieutenant Loves six FOUNDER and three
from his fvepounder cleared the house, but il
was not until two shells Of the twenty-four-
pounder howitZ~r burst on the top of the Church
that IL as abandoned On the bursti & of u
second she'll the Mcxicans could he seen scatter
ing I'm every direction, some eveujumpiug To the
ground from the top of the Church, Two well
directed shots from one of the howitzers
cleard house lined with infantry
in the direction of Colonel Lam's column.
In this way an incessant tile was kept up oil
every enemy that could be seen and every gun
which could be leached. All of the guns were ST.
fenced but the nine-pOunder which continued TO
pour forth grape and solid shot. BY almost mir
acle, none of Lieutenant Loves battery were
killed. and only seven were wounded, although
the caunons. linbers ana caiSons The firing was
continued until IL was too dark to distinguish the
enemy, and then the battery was held ia position
unul the news came of the city's surrender.
FRONTIER SERVICE.
Captain Love was stationed at Fort Leaven-
worth Kans. in 1919. and was in gar
risen at Jefferson Barracks in 1S49-5l. AL
| though eligible TO on appointment IN
the scientific corps Of the Army. IA love OF adven
/ ture. indomitable courage and disregard for per
/ sonal comfort led hum To select the Dragon ser
vice. II continuous service in the saddle fOl
months at 2 time in constant danger of death
| from wild ln6isns and subsisting upon buffalo
meat on the plains can be counted for aught, hi:
ambition was fully gratihed. In 1913, as Lteuten
ant in Philip st. George Cookies command, hS
was present at the dsarmiHg of The Texan Rang
ers under G lionel Sniyely, who had been commits
stoned by President Houston, OF the then Repub
| licof Texas, to capture the Santa Fe traders
Cooke was under orders from our Government tC
protect the overland traders 10 New Mexico on
] The Vulnerable track from st Louis and the West