The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-09-26

II was this intense earnestness that made
his success. His appearance upon the field
at any time during battle always created
the widest enthusiasm. He handled regi-
ment as though il were an army, and an
army was managed by him as though IL were
aregiment."
Gen. Alger quoted expressions Of Grant
and Sherman extolling the genius and quail
ties of Gen. Sheridan, and pointed the les
sons TO be drawn from his career. Continu-
sheridan was happy in living in the glory
Of his own fame, and his fondest friends can
hope for no more than that the future
may concur with his own time in doing him
honor. People have longing 10 look into
the hearts of great men. There is often dis
appointment as well as pleasure about
it, The unthoughtful are apt 10 be-
lieve that great men are entirely great The
truth is they are much like other men in
their general characteristics, and often only
marked by some single superior quality. They
are often as unknown TO themselves as they
are TO others. Their future lies concealed
from them. Sheridan was one of those who
accepted good fortune as il came, content
TO fill the place assigned him 10 his best
ability, and with very little OF that con-
Stunning ambition which peers into the flu
ture, and from the cabin at one end Of life's
journey sees the palace rising at the other. y
After paying a glowing tribute to the vet
eran soldiers OF the Union cause, and invok-
ing upon them the nations gratitude and
blessings. Gen. Alger concluded with this
peroration:
"Great soul loving father; devoted hus-
band; loyal friendl Your life. your affection
for your country, your record as soldier
and as a man, are the heritage of a grateful
nation. A country broken you helped to re-
build; divided sentiment you helped TO
make one. On the bow OF promise which,
spanning this great land assures us that
peace. unity. and concord shall remain
forever, are inscribed the names of the
mon who placed il there. and at its apex
shines in letters as bright as the day. that
shall never fade, the immortal name
Sheridan"
At the conclusion Of General Ayers
eulogy the applause lasted for minute or
more. A moment later the drum sounded
taps" and the band played the solemn
strains OF the Dead March in Saul" Then
the old veterans climbed upon the stage and
shook hands with the grav-heads who had
led them TO battle. One old man ran af err
Gen Alger and grasped his hand. Il was
the first man man 10 enlist in Gen. Sheri-
dams regiment" he said. Il want to shake
your hand and thank you for the words you
spoke of him." For minute they stood
and shook each others hands. Tears
duled the sight OF the old soldier when he
loosed the Generals hand.
After leaving Central Music Hall the vet
Grams gathered in the dining hall OF the
Grand Pacific and partook OF an elegant
lunch. Gen. w. Il. Strong, on behalf OF the
Loyal Legion Of Chicago. made stirring
address OF welcome. and amid cries of
Rosy" Rosy" odd Rosy" the old General
was led forward and responded in n brief
speech. Then followed a number OF the
good old songs and more speeches and NOR,
wine. and for several hours the old BOYS
dropped quarter OF n century out OF their
lives.