New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-21

character than military have not the Of form
ing decided opinion on this point, and umt my pnr-
here. among those who are warm personal 1ends
% both the officers named 10 calling your attention 10
the facts which have stated and of which have per
sonal knowledge because they seem TO me essential 20
proper understanding OF the relations Of the parties With
out such understanding debate upon the cocpon-
dence which has been referred TO must lie quite NJ ran
dom If the letters authentic. Garfield had become
convinced that the long delay was impeng the inter
ests of the and the OF the campaign
when every months proongation OF the war was drain
complications more probable That favored early and
vigorous action Is undcnabc. nor II questioned tnat
his advice to Rosccrans was in accord with his convc
tons His mpetuous nature devoted, first of all TO
the cause of the country, and inc hyprcHtcsh Whicn
has questioned his right 10 confidential expression of
his Judgment in the circumstances which have been
stated cannot he regarded rs having great weight HOW
General Rosecpns and of tho Army Of the Cumberland
from his seat In the House OF representatives j. matter
OF history He did this eoQuenfly boldly. and without
reserve when TO do II was 20 array himself againet the
oversladowing power In military affairs ana III politics;
think ! personally know that in doing so, he solved
every doubt Of his mind IN favor OF the cause he was
chainponne and fell called upon to he more than ustto
he nOby generous in pOrraymg ia brightest cOors, all
that trustworthy In that remarkable campaign and
In covering all that might he subject to criticism.
Chckamauga and the dramatic interest OF that scene
has made ii browning feature OF this portion OF MS ca
rcer always occurring to MS when Garfield is mentioned
soldier. The time have already used forids me 10
enlarge upon It. As one OF the events eN I'M MS
should expect Of him whose life and growth from hoy
hood to manhood was what we have seen u 10 ne a.,
concluded era IN his lic and IT emphasized all tnat
had gone before IL one Of those things IN when
fortune sometimes seems 10 bcStOW Sleclil No
her faVOres by closing act in their drama of III" with
Il scene striking and brilliant that the tabeau gives
poetic finish and completeness to ALL and the memory OF
which long remains with the spectator
TIE YOUNG, THE JOYOUS AND THE FEARLESS
MAN"
In all the part Of Garelds life TO which have asked
your attention he the growing maturing man. who
the world opening year by year before him, and who
Consistently found his ambitious hopes enlarged by
the consciousness that his powers swelling with bis
growth and making possible things of which he not be-
fore vcntured 10 dream No msfOrtuncs worth the name
had crossed his track He had hardly known a real
grief His courage lad been tanned by no personal de-
feats The past delightful TO contemplate, because
It's harshps had only been enough 10 stimulate his
cXcriiOn, and he remembered chiefly the healthy
triumph of overcoming them The future was brilliant
for he could scarcely frame an airy castle which ne
might not hope TO possess III the full maturity OF his
faculties with body and mind mutually supporting each
called attractive in person. sunny 0nd entils-
aStic In Compartments strong in intellect such wac the
that of the Army of The Cumberland gave hack
10 the country in the very elimination OF It's great
struggle for existence. This is The man ne was 10 You,
and il seems to you Will wish to remember him.
III his later career lie had many heights 10 climb and
Iimuphs e. enjoy but he lad also I1cfs 10 suffer and
pains 10 endure The brilliant morning was TO take on
soberer tnts and the burden and heat Of the day y
to be borne Let leave the estimate OF the man in
these struggles OF his life for another OceaSOn
and let Ills put upon our records only this memorial
OF him the yOTg the joyous and the fearless man
whom you personally knew and admired and whose life
gave all other Yoiing men t whom he came in con
tact the happy conaeion of sprnging hope ana noble