The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
DISPATCH FROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

August 6.-Gen. j. M. Schofeld, Gov
ernor's Island, N. Y, harbor: The follow
ing dispatch was received from Colonel
Sheridan this morning: "Nonquitt, Mass
August 6.-To the secretary of war, Wash
ington, d. c.: 1t is Mrs. Sheridans wish
that her husband should be buried with
military honors and that at the same time
there should be no display beyond what
pertains to strictly military
funeral, and to place the matter under
charge of General Schofield. The funeral
will be in Washington but what day ccn
not say. Perhaps it would be well for
General Schofeld to come here and con-
suit Mrs. Sheridan.
leave it to your discretion whether to
go to Nonquitt as requested-you are
hereby directed to make necessary ar
engagements in regard to the
funeral including the funeral train
to bear the body to Washington.
Py request of Mrs. Sheridan her husband
will be buried with military honors, with
no display beyond what pertains to
strictly military funeral in proper respect
to his rank. This request will be strictly
complied with and the escort will CON
from TO regulation 631-the funeral es-
cort to general in chief-and you will
issue orders for such troops to assemble as
may be necessary to complete the escort.
You will detail the necessary guard and
pall-bearers to GO to Nonquitt ard &C
company the remains to Washington.
Please ascertain from Mrs. Sheridan
whom she wishes to be designated in the
orders as pail bearers. Please inform
me from time to time in regard to the
arrangements
The place of burial and day of the
funeral are still undecided. Your dis
patch to the djutant-general of this
morning received.
Signed. WILLIAM E. ENDIcoTT,
Secretary of War.
PENSION FOR MRS. SHERIDAN.
WASHINGTON, August 6.-Upon the as
sembling of the senate this morning,
Senator Edmunds, by unanimous con-
sent, introduced a resolution in regard to
the death of General Sheridan. After he
had spoken briefly, the resolution was
adopted without dissent.
Senator FarWell then introduced bill
to give Mrs. Sheridan a pension of
$4,000 1t was referred to the committee
on pensions.
Senator Jones then introduced reso
luton instructing the finance committee
to inquire into the alleged combination
of produces of cotton bagging. The
resolution went over, out of respect to
the memory of General Sheridan.
The senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The house has adjourned as mark of
respect to the memory of General Sheri-
dan.
FORAKER's PROCLAMATION.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 6.-The flag on
the state house is at half mast, on account
of the death of General Sheridan. Gov
ernor Foraker has issued the following
proclamation:
"To the people of Ohio-Gen, Phil
Sheridan is dead. He departed this life
yesterday at Nonquitt, Mass. lie was q
citizen of Ohio, but his name and fame
belong amongst the richest treasures of
the nation. Next after Grant and Sher-
man he was the most illustrious officer of
the war for thesuppression of the rebellion.
This name was the synonym of gallantry.
He was the ideal field marshal. He led
only to victory. So long as the union
shall endure and human liberty be cher
ished, ne will hold an affectionate place
among his countrymen. AS an apprecia-
ton of his heroism the flag on all the pub
lie buildings of the state will be displayed
at half staff until and during the day of
the funeral. The governor also sent a
telegram of coincidence to Mrs. Sheridan.
PREPARING MEMORIAL.
CINCINNATI, August 6.-The chamber of
commerce appointed committee to pre-
pare a suitable testimonial of respect to
the memory of General Sheridan.
OPINIONS OF PROMINENT PERsoNAGEs.
New YORK, August 6.-General Sherman,
when informed by reporter that his old
friend and comrade was dead, was visibly
affected, despite the fact that he had ex-
pected the sad intelligence, and was to
some extent prepared for it.
SHERIDAN was eleven years younger
than me-" said General Sherman musingly,
"for he was born in 1881. To Mrs. Sher-
man and myself he was also compar-
atively young man. In the ordinary
course of nature Phil should have out
lived me. Now that he is gone, the people
of this country have lost gallant and
great soldier"
He then gave glowing recital of Sheri-
dams brilliant military career, calling at
tention to the credit accorded him by
General Grant.
eyes, have just heard of General Sheri-
dams death"said General JOHN M. Schofeid
last night. deeply regret the loss the
army has sustained, and have lost very
dear comrade and lifelong friend. Sherl-
dan and 1 were at West Point together. He
entered the academy in 1848, and came
the following year. We graduated in the
same class, however, in 1853, as did also
General James B. MCPHERSON, who was
killed in 1864 at At anita, while
repulsipg sortie. John B. Hood, who
rose to the rank of general in the con-
federete service, was likewise a fellow
class-mate of ours. To me Sheridan was
always the bean ideal of true soldier and
really great commander. He is one OF
the few American officers who attained
high and responsible rank through his
natural force of character and his military
genius.
"REMINISCENCES.
WASHINGTON, August 6.-General Kelton,
assistant adjutant-general, in speaking
about the deceased said: Gwen when a
cadet at the academy General Sheridan
was making himself the acknowledgement
he afterwards became. He was ready for
every kind of work. Whatever was to be
done he wanted to have n hand in IL If