New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-07
AGREAT SOLDIER AND NOBLE MAN.
ONLY WORDS OF PRAISE FOR GENERAL sHERI.

DAN HEARD AT THE CAPITAL
Washington Aug 6.-Speakng of the death Of Cen
eral sheridan, PostmasterG General Dickinson said
lie was gIoat General, and had the simplicity Of
manners which always accompanies true greatness"
Colonel Henry L. Muldrow, First Assistant Score
tary OF the Interior said General sheridan's rcpu-
taton as a gallant soldier and able commander Is not
cenfned to this continent, but among military mon
all over the world he esteemed as among the most
notable strategsts and obstinate fighters of the cen
fury. by the Southern Army he was regarded as an
enemy whose movements, whether 10 attack or re-
treat were always suggestive OF danger"
Senator Chandler said: 81 not surprised that
General sheridan has passed away. have felt since
his first attack that his days were numbered, and
It is consolation that al last he died so panicssly
and peacefully"
Senator JONES' Of Arkansas-I regarded General
Sheridan as great soldier. His death will be re-
garded as very great loss TO the Army of the United
States. On the theory that one brave man always
respects another, believe that his death will be re-
GREETED by the great mass Of the Confederate troops"
Senator Cockrell-IIc one Of the greatest cav
airy officers, think in either army during the war
Senator Dawes His great character; his
services 10 his country can never be measured. HIS
fame as a soldier will always stand with that Of
Grant and Sherman.
Senator Platt-General Sherman impressed
being all that the American people have thought him.
He was one Of the few great Generals Of the world
Senator Blair-He the greatest fighter the Amer
lean Nation produced.
Senator Reagan-I think the country has lost very
able officer.
Senator FTye-He was one OF the most admirable
officers knew.
Senator Alison-IIis death is a great loss to
country.
Senator Cullom-I regarded General Sheridan
one Of the greatest men of his time, here or abroad
Senator Mchell-When Sheridan a Lieutenant
he stationed long time in Oregon, whore he won
hosts Of warm friends, who will mourn his death sim
cerely
Senator Sawyer-1 knew him WELL ard admired him
for his excellent qualities citizen and man of
affairs. In all the relations Of life he
steel
Senator Manderson-The death of General Sheridan
is most serious loss to the country.
Major-General C. NJ. Wilcox who commanded a
division in a. r. HIPS corps, Army OF Northern Vir
gInla, said He a great General energetic,
cessful, and always the alert We were very
friendly terms, and greatly regret his death. The
"was at Appomattox, when General Gordon and my
self received him with hag Of truce. lie came 10
tions were pending for Lees surrender To Goidons
affirmative answer he said Well then, JET Us draw OIL
forces that not another man may be- hurt which
was done.'
Representative s. S. Cox-General Sheridan came
from what he pleased TO eau the poorest part Of
Ohio. Perry County but, like himself as time lapscd
It developed into an opulenee of which the suliace
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his mothers qualities. They to him both method
and Inspiration. Whether I'm his Office, caring for de
tails about Indian relations on the field IN our CIVIL
conflict making obscrV ations the strTiicS and
battles Of Europe, he he'd patient calm and vigiant
eye. ~, ,..,. ~
eral Sheridan well He was a noble character He
was a typical soldier. -
Secretary Endicott said His death is great loss
to the Army and to this Department. i mean as a
practical energetic man of affairs. lie had a wide
experience gathered during active military life
He knew and understood all the conditions Of Army
life ia all parts OF the country, and OF the people
with whom our soldiers have to deal Including the
Indians I'm whom he took peculiar interest. lie was
very interesting and entertaining IN social intercourse
he had fund OF anecdotc, variety OF fnifrmauOn
that often was very instructive. His experiences In
Europe when he accom- panied the German Army TO
France I'm 1870 were varied and very Interesting /
have heard him describe tho battles which he saw III
a manner which inspired in his hearers some OF tho
enthusiasm with which he told the story. Sian
always retain most agreeable recollect0ns OF my IN
tercoursc with him and shall never forget the friendly
and valuable assistance he gave TO me IN the adhhs
ration Of this ofiice.'
THE PRESIDENTS DISPATCH TO MRS. SHERIDAN.
Washington Aug. 6.-Tbe President was Informed OF
the death of General Sheridan this morning and i'm
mediately sent the following dispatch TO Mrs. Shcri-
dan:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Aug 9. 1888.
To Mrs. Sheridan Nonqut Mass, via New-Bedford
While the Nation mourns s loss and shares your
sorrow, let me express to you my PERSONA grieI ana
most sincere coincidence, GROVER CLEVELAND.