St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-24

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Louis. In 1859 he removed TO Galena, ILL.,,
where he was engaged in commercial
pursuits when the civil war began.
He was one of the first to offer his
services to his country and as colonel of the
Twenty-first Illinois volunteers served ac-
lively in Missouri. He was made brigadier
general May II, 1861. and in August was
assigned To tho command at Cairo. He at
once occupied Paducah, KY, and at Bel
mont broke up the enemy's camp opposite
his stronghold at Columbus. In February,
1862, he received command of the land
force destined to attack Fort Henry on the
Tennessee river. Too late to participate in
its reduction, he Immediately moved upon
Fort Donelson. For his conduct at the
siege and capture of this post he was pro-
NOTED to be major-general on Feb. 10. He
advanced to Pittsburg Landing, where
while awaiting the arrival of Buell. with re-
Inducements, he was attacked on the morn
ing of April by Gems. A. 5. Johnston and
Beauregard. After an obstinately con-
tested battle. Grant was driven back to-
wards the river, while by
MASSING HIS ARTILLERY
and, with the aid of the gunboats, he made
a successful stand. Reinforcements arrived
during the night, the battle was renewed
next day, and the Confederates repulsed
with great slaughter. He was afterwards
second in command to Gen. Halleck. In
September, 1862, he was appointed to the
command of West Tennessee. and fixed his
headquarters at jackson. His force there
constituted the Thirteenth army corps. He
commanded at Iuka, Sept. 10 of the same
year in the Vicksburg campaign, from No
vember, '62, to July, '63. He was made
major general of the United States army
on the Fourth of July, 1868, the date
of the capture of Vicksburg, with
its garrison of 31,5OO. He commanded
the division of the Mississippi from
Oct Is TO March 2, 1864, when he was
made lieutenant general for the Chatta-
nooga campaign. On March II, 1864. he
became general-in-chief and was in the
Richmond campaign from May of that
year TO April 9, 1865, the date of Lees
surrender. He was made general of the
United States army July %, 1866, and was
secretary of war ad interim from August.
1867, to February, 1865. He was next
elected president of the United States and
was inaugurated on the 4th of March. 1869.
serving two terms. Grants most brilliant
campaign was that in which, throwing him
self upon the rear of Vicksburg. lie defeated
in detail the armies of Johnston and Penn
bertOn and, coOping up the latter in Vicks-
burg, caused its speedy surrender.
HIS PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS.
1t may be interesting to note some of the
qualities that lifted this remarkable man
from ObScurity, and in a few short years
made him nations hero, earned for him a
reputation limited only by the boundaries of
the world, and ranked him as general with
the greatest the earth has ever seen.
how ba
diouS. slow to acquire knowledge, although
retentive of what he did learn, naturally re-
gaTded by his parents as possessing ability
but by the neighbors as dull and slow, in
personal appearance unprepOssesSing, fond
of outdoor exercise, but eXcelling and
showing gracefulness only in riding, skating
and swimming.
On being told that he was expected to
enter upon his fathers business he ex-
pressed his diStaste i'm the strongest terms.
and replied that he would like to be a
farmer, Mississippi river trader, or get an
education. Asked if he would like TO 90 10
West Point he replied in the affirmative,
and in due time went there. The knowl-
edge of his appointment was a subject of
ridicule among those who knew him. and il
was doubted if any power could transform
the awkward boy into gentleman and
officer" or any course of study
impart an education" Hence it
is not going beyond the limits of truth
TO say that his younger years did not
develop traits indicating possibility of great
ness, if we except just a single one-a GER
tain quiet determination, strange ming
ling of
oBSTINACY AND PATIENCE.
Phlegmatic to so remarkable a degree
that fhoroht him, ~,
could feel deeply. 1t was rarely his cool
ness was ever disturbed. enthusiasm ap-
pearing to be an almost unknown quantity.
While not unappreciative of joke, he was
generally grave and thoughtful, preferrinC
10 be a listener to the conversation of men
wiser than he, instead of joining in light
and meaningless badinage. His personal
courage was of the highest order, and was
shown IN several ways while at West Point.
lie was very slow to anger, and not quick
Ia perceive injury or insult directed at him
self. In later life he said that il took him a
full week To become indignant over the
grOsSeSt Insult. and that then his anger was
toward himself for not more quickly per-
ceiving that he had been misused. That
he was not backward i'm reSeuting ill-treat-
ment when so palpabe that it could not be
overlooked is inStanced by an incident at
West Point A cadet, older and
larger than himself, one day ell
bowed Grant out of his place in
the squad. Thinking ii an accident Grant
said nothing until after roll-call, when he
quietly spoke of the matter and requested
that it be not repeated. At the first oppor-
tunity. to show his contempt, the cadet re-
peated the indignity. With mperturbable
calmneSS Grant knocked him down. and TO
the bully'S CONSERVATION and the delight of
hisclassmates gave him sound ''drubbing"
While Grant was not the most popular
member of his class. all liked him in quiet
way, mdem0nstratiye as he was toward
them. In his studies he ranked high only
in mathematics, and in this did not excel.
He studied as n duty. He had come there
for specific purpose, and that purpose
must be accomplished, and
HE STUDIED HARD
enough to carry himself through. Ambi-
ton to reach prominent place i'm his class
does not appear TO have actuated him dur
mg his stay at the academy
When the war began he is quoted as quiz
city saying to his brOther-"I think ought
10 go in the service" He had been edu-
Gated att he expense of the country; he could
not forget the fact, and to offer his services
he considered a duty! After some rebuffs
hlS SclNictS were dcctsieu. OueTeu Orig
adiership he declined. Gov. Yates inquired
of one who knew Grant what he should do
with him. The reply was, 1.-The way to deal
with him is to ask no questions, but simply
order him to duty. He will obey promptly"
That answer showed keen insight into
Grants character. Order him to dutyi He
will obey promptly. And it mighthave be en-
added, And will fulfill orders if bulldog
tenacitT has any weight i'm the scale
The actions at Belmont, Fort Henry and
DOnelson brought out the fact that
although his perception might be