Weekly Chillicothe crisis., 1884-06-19

ffCSlucnllll ElCCtOr on the buchanan and
Breckenridge ticket. In 1865, he was nominated
and elected Representative to the SiXty-Third
Congress, as a Douglas Democrat, and rc-elcct-
ed by large majority In 1860
A most ardent Democrat and an earnest sup
porter Of the Little Giant when the buglc
blast of war swept Nortlward from the South,
he declared his willingness to shoulder his
musket to secure the Inauguration of Mr., Lin
colnn
In July, lSGl, during the extra session Of
Congress, his patriotism was SO greatly arous-
ed by the sight Of Illinois troops going to the
front, he left his seat in the House, and Joined
the troops on their way to meet the enemy
He marched bravcly into the battle of Bull
Run, under Col. Richardson, fought in the
ranks, and was among the last to leave the en-
sanguincd field In August of the same year.
he returned from his home TO Washington, re-
signed his Office as a Representative, and dcdi-
Gated himself 10 his cOUury's cause for the
term Of the war, unless sooner killed or dis
ablcd.
He Immediately organized the Thirty-hrst
Illinois Infantry, and SCptcmbcr2lst was made
It's Colonel. In November, the regiment had
its first baptism Of blood at Belmont. Here he
had his horse shot under him while leading u
successful bayonct charge. With Grant he
made the campaign which resulted in the tax
Ing Of Forts Henry and Donclson but
was so severely wounded al the assault
upon the latter, lie was disabled for
several months. As soon as cOnvalcsCcnt lie
reported for duty 10 General Grant, at Pitts
burg Landing, March ;, 1862, aud was immc-
diately appointed Brigadirr-Gcurral Of Nulun-
tccrs. He bore conspicuous part in the
movement against Cornth, and performed
efficient service in guarding the railroad line
To jackson, Tennessee.
nurt,,t, tl,,,
cdly urged To run for Congress- but his re-
ply was worthy hero, Il have entered the
field To die, If need he, for this government,
aud. never expect TO return TO peaceful pur-
suits until the object uf this war of prrScrya-
ton has become a fact established" His per.
sonal bravery and military skill was 50 con.
spicuuus in Grants Northern Mississippi
movements, where he commanded u division
Of the Seventeenth Army Corps, under Gen.
McPhcrson he was promoted to the rank Of
MaiOr-Gcncral, NOV. o. 1852 He was present
In every fight, his daring bravery animatng
his men at Fort Gibson RAYMOND, Jackson
| Champion Hill and Nickshurg lie was incom-
mand of McPhcrson'S center June -, when
the assault upon Nicksburg was made, immc-
datcly following the mine explosion. His
column led the entrance into the city, and he
became its first military Governor
In November, 1853 Gen. Logan succeeded
Gen. Sherman in command Of the Fifteenth
| Army Corps; and the following May he joined
Sherman as the Georgia campaign was open
ing. Logan led hcadyancc Of the Army Of the
Tennessee at Rcsaca, whipped llardcc'e trained
| veterans at Dallas, and drove the enemy from
kcncsaw Mountain. July -, he was in the
fierce battle before Atlanta, which cost the
gallant Mcpherson his life In his report Of
the battle, Gen Sherman said: "Gcn. Logan
succeeded him (McPhcrson) and commanded
the Army Of the Tennessee, through this DIES.
| pcratc battle with the same success and ability
that had characterized him in the command Of
corps or DIVISION
In the Autumn Of 1864, after the fall Of At
lantl, he returned to Illinois, temporarily, to
take part In the Presidential campaign, doing
ycoman service for the reelection of Abraham
Lincoln. He then rciOincd the army, and ac.
| colnpancd Sherman in his March 10 the Sea-
ami continued with him until the SURE ndcr lOf
! Gcn. Joseph Johnston, April %, 1868. Gen
| Logan took command uf the Army Of the Ten
ncsscc, the 23d Of October rendering his rcsg-
nation just as soon as active service was over
being unwilling To draw pay unless on duty in
| the field President johnson quickly rendered
| him the mission tn Mexico, which hc decliEed
The Republicans Of his district sent him to
the Foricth Congress, where he served in The
| Impeachment trial Of President johnson. Re.
clsclrd 10 the Furlyiirst Congress. he was
| mnur Chairman ui tue Committee on Military
Affairs. In this committee lie was Of great
| use to the nation, his experience in the field
| having been invaluable 10 him In regard 10
| military legislation. lIcwaS reelected to the
| Forty second Congress, but before IL was time
tu take his seat the Illinois Legislature chose
| him United States Senator for the full term,
commencing March 4, ISL Attic commence
| mcnt OF the third session Of the FOrtv-ScCund
| Congress hc became Chairman Of the Military
| Committee, succeeding NiCc-PrcSidcnt Wilson.
| AT the close of his Senatorial term he re-
| turned to Illinois 10 practice law in Chicago.
| lie ha not got fairly settled, however, before
| he was again elected L. 5. Senator, and took
| his seat March Is 1879; his present term will
| expire March 3, 1855. He led the Illinois dele
| CATION in the National Convention held in Chi
| caTO In 1850, and was one Of the most deter
mined of the BOG, who followed the fortunes Of
| the "Old Commander" tcn. Grant. Gen Lo-
| gani brilliant dcbator aud having taken
| his position, never beats u retreat. lie has
made many bright speeches which have at
| tractcd national attention, and bv his course in
| the FitH John Porter case has riyctcd the rycs
! OF the people upon him. His wife, who was
Miss Mary 5. Cunningham, of ShawncctOwn,
| ILL.,, and 10 whom lie was married Nov II,
| lNj5 Is worthy hclpmatc, and is almost as
| popular in Illinois as her distinguished hus.
| band. The General has been foremost in all
legislation for the benefit Of the soldiers Of the
| late war, aud possesses the confidence Of the
late rank and file TO remarkable degree.
| Whatever may bctidc him politically in the fll.
turc it is very certain that for all time hls
name will shine bright in the galaxy Of heroes
| Of the late war