The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-27
BRAVE 0IEN ALL.
"Reminiscences of Fitz Ice, Custer,
Rosse1s and Others.
United States Democrat.

Her or more gallant soldier never swung
himselfin saddle. ~ = Il IS Ell
Among the splendid galaxy Of Ameri-
can cavalrymen, the long roll of heroes,
Hampton, Custer, Pleasanton, Forrest,
Stoneman. Rosser, Merritt, and a score Of
others, there was nevera more splendid
type Of the beau sabreur" than the
younger Lee.
He and Custer were old CLASSMATES at
West Point-friends bound together by
a strong congeniality Of mind, tempera-
ment and purpose. #sEEEEg|
When opposed to each other on the
blood stained fields Of Virginia, many
were the amenities that passed. between
them
Look out, Fitz, get your spurs sharp
ened, said Custer just keforethe advance
in 1868, and sent the message through
the lines. ...-
You are q glorious fellaw, Custer;
take care of yourself" answered Fitz,
Mud then the twoled their dashing charge
Even unto the cannon's mouth"
Such were the kindly messages sent
and received, ahdAvben the yellowshaiged
cavalry chieftain rode to his death, there
was no more sincere 9nourper than his,
old foeman, FitZ Lpa.t FL. sz-ss--E
Rosscr was Of the same type Of soldier.
He made his Laurel Brigade. composed
of men OF tie galley and Rlouetains. IA
nous for deeds of such superb madness
rs almost to defy belief. His advances
in the heat -ofsummer; has. raids in the
depths ofwinter; his dashes here. there,
and everywhere, read like the chronicles
Of knight errandry He, too. was GUS
ter's beloved friend, aud their love never.
changed through all the vicissitudes of
war.
After the surrender Rose went out
West and became brakeman; then was
put at the head of a gang Of iaborefs con
structing a railroad. AS he was working
one day, Custer rode along and recogniz-
ed him. A bound from his horse and
, both hands outstretehcd, and the twosri-
val chieftains met From that hour
Rosser's fortune was made; his friend
interested himself, and his qu6hdam
enemy was at once made superintendent
of construction, and soon rose to the
highest position on the road, and is noNt
president of the entire line
Speaking of GusterreniRds as that his
last charge is immortalized by a Virgin
ian who fought against him. 1t Us by
long odds the most magnificent battle
piece ever painted in America. n 1t IL an
effort that Horace Vernet himself would
have been proud Of It is of large size,
some 10x6 feet: every. detail is perfect;
Mrs Custer Furnishing the artist al the
articles Of dress. For four years Elder
has put his genius, tine and labor on the
charge, and it thrills the frame of any
old cavalryman as he looks at it.
= fitting tribute the Virginian paid
when he limned on canvas theIast glori-
Gus act Of his old .foefuaH., ~ #& b
The picture is now on exhibition at
New Orleans. -s-s-t - -E--.-1 -<s.-5 e.
Gen. Grant and T. ~ ard. $50
The Albany correspondent of the
Rochester Democrat: The ether-day
heard a story of Gen. Grants relations
with young Ward that has never been
made public hitherto. 1t appears that
the Generals friend had for some time.
advised him to shake Ward; but the old
hero would not believe what was told
hin. At last he made up his mind to
cut loose from the scamp He went to
Wards office, a place he did netfrequent,
and told Ward of his purpose. Ward ex-
pressed his regret that Grant should De
sire to leave. "a concern (which was in
such prosperous circumstances, But said
that he would have the accounts writ
ten up at once In a few minutes he
returned from the book keepers desk
and said that it would require more
time than he had supposed and request
ed the general to come in again on his
return to town next week. 1 know you
are too busy to stay now he observed.
When Grant came again Ward asked
him if he still adhered to his purpose.
The reply being in the affirmative, Ward
went in an inner room, giving the Cen
eral newspaper tosread. On coming
out he handed Granta check for 81, 100, =
600. Grant was astounded, II on don't
mean that this is mine? ? he said. a''ltsis
your share Of the profits, said Ward.
Then 1 think it would be foolish for me
to take it out. You may give me $685.
600 to-day And Ward raised the $685.
coo with difficulty. 1 EE SIS
\ Revealatieni is What Is Needed. S
The intimation of the Mormon organ
that revelation is looked for by
some of the Saints adverse to polyEs-
my proves that the-wind mast be blow,
ing pretty strong ip thSt qbarter I'm
attitude of President Cleveland mas
show to the law breakers that they car