The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-09-13

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in ST. Louis. He joined with alacrity the band
Of Union men who stayed the tide of Secession
in Missouri, and did much toward keeping that
State true.
At the fierce battle of Wilson's Creek he
served as an Aid to Gen. Lyon, and when that
Chief fell received him in his arms. He was
one of the truest of the true on that battlefield
and manifested traits of the highest order. For
a time he was Major in the 1st Mo. Art, and
was appointed Brigadier- General of Volunteers
in November, 1861, and became a MajorGen-
eral in the year afterward. lie was placed in
command of the Department of Missouri in
October, 1862, his experience in that State rem
Gering him particularly fitted for the duties he
was called upon to perform He understood
the wants of the people, rs well as their inmost
feelings, and no better selection could have
been made In May, 1864 he was ordered to COM
mand the Army of the Ohio, and with his men
took an active part in the Atlanta campaign,
in which he did his whole duty aud won the
warm regard of Gen. Sherman, who considered
him one of his ablest Generals.
When Gen. Sherman started on his march
from Atlanta to the sea Schofeld was left with
Gen Thomas, with orders 10 hold the Confed-
crates under Hood in check and keep them
from recovering the ground already won. Gen.
SchOfeld felt the full responsibility which
rested on him, and by his manly bearing won
the confidence of the men serving under him.
Being always at the post Of duty and prepared
1.,Fh
he became invaluable in the great events trans
piring at that time. His cool and intrepid
manner gave strength to all who came near
him. and inspired them with the feeling that
all would 90 well whenever he was in charge
He never seemed to get excited, but took all
changes of fortune with eguanimity, evincing
the greatest resolution. Treating every one
with kindness, he won the esteem of all.
No General in high command ever served in
the Union army who had such a hold upon the
affections Of the men, as all felt that he would
be found equal to every occasion and well pre-
pared. Deliberate in all his movements, he
found time for all of his duties, and executed
them in such way as to leave nothing to be
desired.
1t is not too much to say that he was the idol
of the Missouri troops who spoke of him
with affection and esteem. When the civil
war broke out he went among them in his
quiet way and taught them how to become
good soldiers, for which they thanked him and
gloried in b is success.
His frank aud genial manners made him
hosts of friends, who had every confidence in
| his judgment and military abilities.
At the sanguinary battleof Franklin, Tenn,
he was in chief command, and withstood the
1 terrific attack Of Gen. Hoods men, though in
so doing he lost many Of his troops, and was
able to fall back to Nashville during the night,
/ leaving the Confederates shattered and unde-
Jy.- l,4f,
| killed in the engagement-mOre than they ever
/ lost in any one battle of the war The Confeder-
/ ates were infuriated at not being able to carry
/ the Union lines, and were appalled, at the awful
destruction which was worked upon them.
They had believed themselves able to over
/ whelm the command Of Gen. Schofeld and had
/ boosted what they would do when they came
up with his troops. The General however,
| after hurting back the enemy, was able to take
/ his command safely to Gen. Thomas and assist
| materially in the battles in front of Nashville
which occurred few days later. In due time
/ the Confederate army followed, but greatly
crushed at the reception they had already met
| with. They could not understand why they
had been so roughly handled and no explana-
| ton given by their leaders appeared to satisfy
them. When Gen. Sherman moved eastward
| from Atlantis the Coufederates were given ia
understand that the forces left under Gems
Thomas and Schofeld were weak affairs, which
could be used up without any very great effort
and it was this overc0nfdence which cost them
so dearly at Franklin.
When they came near Nashville Hood order
ed halt, and commenced certifying his posi-
ton. Then was the time he ought to have
| pushed forward, as Gen. Thomas was not wei
prepared to receive him; but he thought he
could drive the Union men into the Cumber
land River, and boosted of his ability to do so
few days afterward, namely, on the 18th anC
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his error, and his army was sent whirling away
from the vicinity of Nashville, and ultimately
broken up. In this great victory Gen. Schofelt
acted a conspicuous part and added to his lau
rels already won. He was thorough in thu
management Of his division, and ably assisted
in the great events which led to victory an(
the restoration of the seeded States
For his services at the battle of Franklin
Schofeld was made Brgadier-General in TIT
Regular Army. He was transferred, with hi
troops, to North Carolina, and placed in com
mand of that department. on the 9th of Febru
airy, 1865 and occupied Wilmington on the 22C
of the same month. He fought the battle o
Kingston March g. and 10, and Joined Gen
Sherman at Goldsboro on the 22d. Upon tn
surrender of Gen. Johnstons army, on the 26tl
of April, he was appointed to execute the term
of the convention, which he did in q most sat
isfactory manner, proving himself equal t.
every emergency and gaining the respect o
all 30 far as ten. JoHnStonS army was con
cerned it did no more during the war; and til,
soldiers composing it returned to their homes
satisfied that there was no further use in fight
ing against the Union troops. They had don
the best they could for the cause they had es
poused, but were conquered in fair and mani.
warfare. Gen. Schofeid commanded tho De
partment of North Carolina for some tim
afterward bending all Of his energies towar
bringing about good feeling among those VIII
} had lately manifested so much bitterness 0
feeling. The wounds inflicted in the great con
fict were slow to heal, and the new order O
things was long time in getting properly ad
justed. Patience was requisite, and our officer
manifested as much of it as possible under tn
changed conditions. No one was more forbeaI
/; ing than Gen. Schofeld himself, and no on
worked more necessarily.
Gen. Schofeld served as Secretary of Wa
from May, 1868, until March, 1862 bringing t
: his new duties a rare knowledge of what wa
i required in his important position and inspil
S ing confidence by his manly department Their
# was no subject brought before him which he di
a not sft to the bottom and get full knoWledg
| of In ALI its HEARINGS AT time when ma rt