Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-27

1886.
signed his seat in Congress, raised the 31st ILL.,
Joined Gen. Grant at Cairo. He was engaged in
the battle OF Belmont, and was wounded at Fort
Donelson in February 1862: In April fol.
served In northern Mississippi, and was made a
Grants vicksburg campaign he commanded the
nth army corps, and in october. 1863, he sue
ceeded Gen. Sherman in command OF the 18th
army corps In the summer OF 1854 in front or
Atlanta he had for short time the command OF
the Army Of the Tennessee. When President Lin
coin was candidate for reelection Gen: Logan
was prominent speaker In behalf Of the republi-
can party. He retoined Gen. Shennans army In
January, 1855, and continued with 1t In its march
through the CarolfnaS He was present at the
fight at Bentonvine, n c., the last battle OF the
war. In August 1866, he resigned his office I'm the
army. He Afterwards took part In the formation
first cOmmander-in-chef OF that organiza-
tfon, holding his position from 1866 to 1870
He returned I'd to Congress s IN 1857 and In lS6S ne
ceedings against President Johnson In 1871 he
was elected TO the United States Senate and was
ministration. He was again elected to the Senate
In 1879. In 1880 he was an earnest advocate OF
the nomination of Gen. Grant for a third term. In
publican nomination for the presidency, but that
honor was given to James g. Blaine, and Cen
Logan received the nomination for the vice presi-
dency, but the ticket was defeated. Gen. LOgan'S
term as Senator expired in March, 1885, and an
unprecedented contest ensued In the legislature OF
republicans and democrats. The contest termi-
mated In May, 1885, by the reelection OF Senator
Logan.
Gen. Logan, on account OF his public duties, had
resided In this city for many years. and his COM
manding figure and striking face, withits Swarthy
complexion, Jet black hair and moustache, were
ior N = ntyfn NrS haS
been leader in many charitable movements.
Gen. Logan leaves two children. a daughter, the
a cadet at West Point. Gen. Logan was reputed
to be a man OF moderate means. He owned the
homestead where he was born, and residence in
Carbondale, Ill, and one in Chicago. Two years
ago he bought the old stone mansion at the head
OF 18th street, where he died, and which is known
as calumet" He was member or the Methodist
church.
Estimates Of His Character.
WHAT DISTINGUISHED MEN THOUGHT OF THE DEAD
SENATOR.
After Senator Logan'S death was announced the
expressions of regret were very general
The President said that from his own limited
personal acquaintance with Gen. Logan he had
formed high opinion OF him as a sincere, frank
and generous man.
Attorney General Garland said that he was
active, energetic and straightforward, man of
great force OF character and did many kind and
good things.
"Gen. Logan" said Secretary Whitney, "was of
q very strong type. His courage and fearleSSneSS
and the absence of all humbuggery and falseness
in his character were what most admired"
Senator Sherman said that che was undoubtedly
very brilliant soldier, eminent for gallantry and
courage and among all the soldiers from civil life
he was one OF the most distinguished, II not indeed
the most brilliantly distinguished OF them all"
sTo me personally it is a very severe shock" OBJ
served Senator Culom, "because our relations
have been OF the most intimate character for the
last twenty years. His position In the Senate has
been one OF fpre-eminence."
senator Wilson thought that his loss Will be al
most universally regarded as that Of one OF the
nations greatest men.
senator Blair said: "Among strong men, he was
one Of the strongest; among wise men, be was one
In Senator Beck's opinion "he was blunt,
strong, bold, honest, manly man. His integrity
his integrity, he would have got along better. He
left no more honest man behind him"
Congressman Burrows regarded his death as
gan's character had increased with his acQuaint-
ance. He was q man OF strong convictions and
senator voorhees, said he .was an exceedingly
strong man In this country; a marvel OF strength
haTe spacF 95 ae te me eoansr9
with a greater sense Of loss than that OF Gen
Senator Dolph said that he felt deep sense Of
be generally deplored.
First Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson
said: 81 regarded him as thoroughly honest
man. true to his convictions, and have never
known man more loyal and devoted to his friends.
He had many personal friends among his political
opponents"
CoI. stevenson recalled the names of the follow
ing distinguished citizens OF Illinois who have
pOSsed away during the past ten years: David
Robinson, John T. Stewart and O. B. FicIiing, ex-
members OF Congress; Judges Walker and 7. Lyle
DicEey, OF the state supreme court, and Judge
BENJAMIN 8. Edwards, OF the circuit court.
Secretary Bayard was reminded 'AOf what q
strong, active, vigorous life he had led. how much
he had undergone, how much he had suffered Ii
is sad when manly career so active and vigorous
as his closes but he finds rest and peace at last.
Representative Hit, OF Illinois, spoke OF the
spotless purity and integrity OF Gen Gen Logan's NE hfe.
Logan held his friends with tenacity but was very
severe toward his enemies. He was prominent
figure in politics and was greatly admired by the
''There has not been another in public life, OBJ
served Representative PaySOn, "who had Gen.
Gen. Sheridan Said ssae was W one Of the best sol.
diers developed by the war; not only In the vOlun-
teer but in the regular army; make no distinc-
ton between them. He was a very strong man,
firm in his opinions unyielding In what he c0nsid
cred to be right, and he had the ability to main
tain his opinions"
Senator Lo9an's Probable Successor.
A Springfield, ILL.,, special to the Philadelphia
Press says: General Logan's probable successor
in the Senate will be Governor Oglesby, c. B. Far
well, of Chicago; Congressman Payson, Congress.
man Cannon, CONGRESSMAN Henderson, or Con-
gressman-elect John Baker, who defeated William
r. Morrison, at the recent election. At all events
he will be republican, and win be elected early
in January wien the legislature meets in regular
session. The House stands seventy eight republi-
cans, sixty-eight democrats, eight labor and one
prohibitionist, republican majority over all OF
two In the Senate are thirty-tWO republicans,
eighteen democrats and one labor, a republican,
majority on joint ballot OF fifteen. Prominent
democrats here declare the death Of Gen. Logan
will serve to divide the republican party in This
state into factions but this idea is secuted by the
republicans.
Has Jim Cummings Been Captured!
THE ALLEGED ADAMS EXPRESS ROBBERS CAUGHT IN
CHICAGO,
It now seems certain that the three men arrested