New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05
ANECDOTES OF GEN. GRANT.
The GREAT LEADERS CHARACTERISTICS


OF THE PORT DONfLs0N ATTACK.
General Grants repugnance to anything like
snobbshness Of his marked charso
tcristics Shortly after he settled down NcwYorn
City noted artist desired to paint hs portrait Con
sent being gained the artist called ut the house for hs
frat sitting He s whose CANT department ane
arstocratic bearing among his prominent character
stfcs The General received his guest blunt anl
open manner, invited him the parlor where eas
was prepared and the work begun. There knocb
ct tho door, "Come In" said the General IL proved
be Mrs. Grant. She wanted money for marketing TIE
artist struck attitude Of heroic indifference at the
easel. while he watched the General pull out an old.
fashio ned, faded aud muchworn pocket-book. It
| tied with black string which he slowly removed
got the money and handed some to his
wife, The black string. the veteran wallet, the Nlthv
ucre or something in the transaction itself shocked the
sensbes Of tho artist the painful expressions on hs
mobile told the truthful tale but he managed 70
resume work. II was warm day. The artist per-
spred Presently lie went across the room and pulled
| bell cord
"what do you wantf' asked General Grant.
IL rang fora servant to bring me glass OF water"
was tho reply
The General got up from bis chair and walked out.
| In moment or two he returned with goblet Of leo
for the thirsty artist who confused that ho
forgot express his thanks The General paid noe
the slightest attention to his confusion. but went with
the sitting as II nothing had happened.
Ono Of the stories Of Grants imperturbaby was told
after he had taken charge Of the Army Of the Potomac
A visitor to tho army called him morning. Tie
General smoking aud talking to his staf-oficers
Tue caller inquired Of hm General, IL you flank Lee,
and get between him aud Richmond viii You not
cover Washington and leave It prey to the enemy r.
General Grant let big Of smoke roll out Of his
mouth as he replied ia indifferent way. Yes. I
reckon So" Encouraged in his line Of attack tho
citadel of information. the visitor continued General
don't you think Leo dctach sufficient force from
his army to reinforce Beauregard and overwhem
Butler r. Not doubt OF It," said the Gen.
erai rs calmly before. while he knocked tho
ashes from his cigar with his little finger.
The shocked face Of the querist evidence of his
perturbation of spirit Grants replies. as he pro-
pounded third inquiry General Is there not danger
that Johnston may come up ana reinforce Leo 50 that
the latter will swing around aud cut your conunica.
tons and seize your supplies D." "Very likely" said
Grant. he pufed another wave VI smoke out OF his
mouth to form series OF rings. The visitor
FASTENED back Washington full Of the horrible fao
that was admittedly pending over Grant and the army.
Tic colonel Of Western regiment Obtained from Gen.
era Grant sck-furl0ugh While he was at home he
the District applying mean while for an extension Of Tho
rSash III sior election aay Ssnsrd Gran Write %
travel his district to eleetioneer Congress he is
Is 70 me- of be from n'tS the
General Grant could obey orders as well ~ give them.
absorbed IN o1Sn 0 The cigar was Il
| his mouth. A negro guard touched his arm AID
orders ." asked tho Gcnerai, looking up "Yes, sah.
replied the watchman: courteously but deeidediy.
Very good orders said Grant, as he threw his cigar
The attack on Fort Doneson, which established
simple circumstance. The day before the attack most
bitter cold night council OF called 10 deter
mine whether Immediate attack should be made or
officers were in favor OF rest. Grant said nothing but
appeared absorbed thought Presently, when every
-.at hin ha add. There WA
"S de:erter came in this morning Lot us SEQ HIN
and hear what he has to & the n wss ss' to
; 1n sss wnsrs are YOU from Fort DcSesca
SG SIX a eps I'm we're sy
Yesterday morning. The same to all the troopsr'
Gentlemen troops do not have six days raons served
out to them in fort ithoy mean to stay there These
%ss "eaH to rs'rsA'n0' 10 nS"' We VIII attack a.
The General was particularly proud and fond OF his
ite lIe took great delight IA exhibiting hi, horses to
with friend he said Perhaps you wond like 70 ses
the rode during AL iha eainpaigns Ieonnalsd
man surprised to find the horse no larger than
adys paleyIsmHll slender ;,a ass@ ss "es
hsws. and lick on the name for All tho world Ike
sSy cow rSa make % a sue? . pe The ssnsaa
pronounced the animal beauty but expressed dou9t
this animal exceeds endurance any horsehesh ever
saw. taken him at day light and kept IL tho
mounted as When we started in the morning There
isn't gold in America to buy him. He is an imported horse
This just before Davis caught, and the visitor
jss nave ssa ed rant
would EXCHANGE him for his old MASTER but for nothing
General Graut had capital sense of humor and said
many good things the ofthe moment The last time
extended hand Well Uncle John yoH are s..il baii
ns ie hs
we'll was the Generals quick rejoIndsT, yoa know;
the best the orchard"
One Incident that occurred during the Generals nets
THURSDAY, April q when the General thought his end
near. be asked for his poeke-book IN which there wa,
aIssatlshed with the amonnt lie asked for Colonel
San saa M S SG%y anS e RE e
learning that needed his sghature he called iora
asn aTs w Tr 1S and '' the
who in the house. ard gave them 100 each saying
na. ae wGas l Mrs era i Was not se
house Harrison was called and received months
rhe Cenec then seemed satisfied .or time, aud vent
to bed be- aS ses Sevse SA On @ a
called for his purse again. and asked about the cashnS
Senator cSree went dow to the Lincoln National Bank
aad got e1-Postmaser-e James who Is prssiele
On SIR Chaaees return the General haniet 800 y.
G Ia an nS saSe ss Oacs lis
wife, The Generals easy chai, was made ior M
Snnss 'f o aS VITA Ss feet
raised in low chair IN front Of him. Later IN ne day no
nae Cow" there are two Sagses and two sets
belonging to me- down Smiths he sold. Unless they
fs sS na v az as c 3 his aS
Ex-senator Chsce said the other day that he thought
General Grant the xindest hearted man he ever met,
aDr Douglas says he Is the most ovable man no ever
knew" continued MIR. Chaaee -fie Is thoughtful of
those around him TO an extreme seldom seen. O"cf
month ago talked with him atou, his disease, and told
him did not believe he could live long We thosghs
then he would not live through March. He ackoowi
edged 10 me that he FELT his disease 10 ,c fatal sad
STILL while there is lie thee Is hope t must be-
le q
broacled the subject while tho family OF any one 81
Them was lie would not let thom be- pained ny